Conjunctivitis - allergic
Symptoms
Symptoms may be seasonal and can include:
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Red eyes - Dilated vessels in the clear tissue covering white of the eye
- Intense itching or
burning eyes - Puffy eyelids, especially in the morning
- Tearing (watery eyes)
- Stringy eye discharge
Signs and tests
Your doctor may look for the following:
- Certain white blood cells, called eosinophils, in scrapings, secretions, or discharge
- Small, raised bumps on the inside of the eyelids (papillary conjunctivitis)
- Positive skin test for suspected allergens (See:
Allergy testing )
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