How Many People Get Conjunctivitis?
Vernal conjunctivitis is long-term (chronic) swelling (inflammation) of the outer lining of the eyes due to an allergic reaction.
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Allergic conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Vernal conjunctivitis often occurs in people with a strong family history of allergies, such as
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