The topic Atopic Conjunctivitis you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Allergic Conjunctivitis.

Quick Summary:

• Allergic Conjunctivitis is triggered by allergens or irritants that cause an allergic reaction when the eye comes into contact with these substances
• Common allergens include: Pollen, dust, smoke, animal hair, perfumes, and cosmetics
• In most cases the symptoms clear spontaneously after a few days; once the factors that caused the condition is removed. But, the symptoms could return, if exposure to the allergic substance(s) recurs
• Conjunctivitis is inflammation of conjunctiva of the eye, which is the membrane covering the white region of the eye
• In Conjunctivitis the white part of the eye turns red or pink, and hence it is known as Pink Eye. The infection may affect either one, or both the eyes, and is accompanied by inflammation, irritation, with watery discharge from the eyes. Under normal circumstances, Conjunctivitis does not affect vision. Allergic Conjunctivitis is not infectious

Allergic Conjunctivitis is classified into the following types:

• Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
• Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis
• Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
• Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
• Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis
• Phlyctenular Keratoconjunctivitis

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