Ocular allergy in pediatric practice

Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2006 Jul;6(4):306-11. doi: 10.1007/s11882-006-0064-x.

Abstract

Allergies occur frequently in all pediatric age groups, affecting up to 40% of children. Allergic conjunctivitis is the most common ocular allergy syndrome among children, with atopic keratoconjunctivitis and vernal keratoconjunctivitis comprising less common, but potentially more severe, forms of ocular allergy. In this article, we review the impact, diagnosis, potential complications, and treatment of these ocular allergic pediatric conditions. Early detection is necessary to prevent potentially serious consequences of pediatric ocular allergy. Involvement of pediatric ophthalmologists may be necessary to avoid preventable vision loss in severe cases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Allergic Agents / adverse effects
  • Anti-Allergic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Conjunctivitis, Allergic / drug therapy*
  • Conjunctivitis, Allergic / etiology*
  • Conjunctivitis, Allergic / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Hypersensitivity / complications*
  • Hypersensitivity / drug therapy*
  • Hypersensitivity / metabolism
  • Keratoconjunctivitis / drug therapy*
  • Keratoconjunctivitis / etiology*
  • Keratoconjunctivitis / metabolism
  • Pediatrics

Substances

  • Anti-Allergic Agents