Abstract
Numerous allergic and immunologic disorders occur in the eyes and frequently present to nonophthalmologists. This article presents a review of ocular immunology, as well as the specific ocular and systemic disorders that are frequently seen. Also included is a discussion of some of the more common ocular disorders in the differential diagnosis of conjunctival inflammation. The treatment of these disorders is presented.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Angioedema / diagnosis
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Ataxia Telangiectasia / diagnosis
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Ataxia Telangiectasia / etiology
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Ataxia Telangiectasia / immunology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Conjunctivitis, Allergic / diagnosis
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Conjunctivitis, Allergic / etiology
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Conjunctivitis, Allergic / immunology
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Dermatitis, Contact / diagnosis
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Dermatitis, Contact / etiology
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Dermatitis, Contact / immunology
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Eye Diseases / diagnosis
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Eye Diseases / immunology*
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Eye Diseases / therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
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Hypersensitivity / etiology*
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Hypersensitivity / immunology*
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Inflammation / etiology
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Inflammation / therapy
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Male
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Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / diagnosis
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Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / etiology
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Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / immunology
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Uveitis / diagnosis
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Uveitis / etiology
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Uveitis / immunology