
doi: 10.1111/all.13786
pmid: 30887530
AbstractThe treatment and management of ocular allergy (OA) remain a major concern for different specialties, including allergists, ophthalmologists, primary care physicians, rhinologists, pediatricians, dermatologists, clinical immunologists, and pharmacists. We performed a systematic review of all relevant publications in MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web Science including systematic reviews and meta‐analysis. Publications were considered relevant if they addressed treatments, or management strategies of OA. A further wider systematic literature search was performed if no evidence or good quality evidence was found. There are effective drugs for the treatment of OA; however, there is a lack an optimal treatment for the perennial and severe forms. Topical antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, or double‐action drugs are the first choice of treatment. All of them are effective in reducing signs and symptoms of OA. The safety and optimal dosing regimen of the most effective topical anti‐inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, are still a major concern. Topical calcineurin inhibitors may be used in steroid‐dependent/resistant cases of severe allergic keratoconjunctivitis. Allergen‐specific immunotherapy may be considered in cases of failure of first‐line treatments or to modify the natural course of OA disease. Based on the current wealth of publications and on the collective experience, recommendations on management of OA have been proposed.
treatment, Eye Diseases, Disease Management, Combined Modality Therapy, allergic conjunctivitis, Treatment Outcome, systematic review, Risk Factors, ocular allergy, allergic conjunctivitis; management; ocular allergy; systematic review; treatment, Hypersensitivity, Humans, Anti-Asthmatic Agents, Disease Susceptibility, management
treatment, Eye Diseases, Disease Management, Combined Modality Therapy, allergic conjunctivitis, Treatment Outcome, systematic review, Risk Factors, ocular allergy, allergic conjunctivitis; management; ocular allergy; systematic review; treatment, Hypersensitivity, Humans, Anti-Asthmatic Agents, Disease Susceptibility, management
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