Allergic contact dermatitis from ophthalmics

Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2017 Dec;36(4):317-320. doi: 10.1080/15569527.2017.1295251. Epub 2017 Mar 6.

Abstract

In this article we summarize the recently described allergens responsible for allergic contact dermatitis due to ophthalmic drugs and contact lens solutions, and emphaage the need on how to perform diagnostic testing in this special clinical entity.

Keywords: Allergic contact dermatitis; ophthalmics; ophthalmologics.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Ophthalmic Solutions / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Ophthalmic Solutions