SIMPLE ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS

Simple allergic conjunctivitis is a mild, non-specific allergic conjunctivitis
characterized by itching, hyperaemia and mild papillary response. Basically, it is an acute or sub acute urticarial reaction.

Etiology
It is seen in following forms:
1. Hay fever conjunctivitis. It is commonly associated with hay fever (allergic rhinitis). The common allergens are pollens, grass and

ACUTE FOLLICULAR CONJUNCTIVITIS

Acute follicular conjunctivitis is an acute catarrhal conjunctivitis"OR KNOWN AS ACUTE MUCOPURULENT CONJUNCTIVITIS" associated with marked follicular hyperplasia especially of the lower fornix and lower palpebral conjunctiva.

General clinical features
Symptoms are similar to acute catarrhal conjunctivitis and include: redness, watering, mild mucoid discharge, mild photophobia and feeling of