Ocular allergic disorders: Disease entities and differential diagnoses

被引:10
作者
Berdy, Gregg J. [1 ]
Berdy, Susan S. [1 ]
机构
[1] Ophthalmol Associates, St Louis, MO 63131 USA
关键词
PLATELET-ACTIVATING FACTOR; MAST-CELLS; HISTAMINE; CONJUNCTIVITIS; BASOPHILS; METABOLISM; EYE;
D O I
10.1007/s11882-009-0042-1
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
Ocular allergic disorders are common but often misdiagnosed and not adequately treated. Patients with these conditions may present to a variety of professionals-pharmacists, general practitioners, allergists, dermatologists, and ophthalmologists. This article describes the spectrum of disorders classified as ocular allergy and outlines pathogenetic mechanisms underlying the various disorders. This forms the basis for a rational approach to management strategies.
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页码:297 / 303
页数:7
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