Background. The pathogenesis of allergic conjunctivitis has not been clearly established. Moreover, previous studies fail to consider human models of allergic conjunctivitis. This study investigated the expression of thymic stromal lymphopoiet in TSLP and its downstream molecules in conjunctival scrappings and tear. Methods. This cross-sectional study compares patients with vernal keratoconjunc...

OBJECTIVE To identify adenovirus in patients with conjunctivitis by molecular methods such as the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing. METHODS Samples of scrapings from the inferior fornix of 51 patients (39 diagnosed with Follicular Conjunctivitis and 12 diagnosed with Vernal Conjunctivitis) were processed by generic PCR to identify adenovirus. All the samples that were PCR po...

Neonatal conjunctivitis is one of the commonest infections encountered in the newborn. A prospective study was conducted on all babies born over a period of one year. No prophylactic ocular medication was instilled routinely in newborns. Babies developing purulent eye discharge were diagnosed to have conjunctivitis. Eye Swab from the neonates and maternal vaginal/cervical swabs were sent for cu...

PURPOSE Results from 2 patient-reported outcome studies of allergic conjunctivitis sufferers who used olopatadine 0.2% and azelastine 0.05% are analyzed. METHODS The PACE (Pataday Allergic Conjunctivitis Evaluation) multi-center, prospective, open-label study examined patient perceptions of olopatadine 0.2% once daily (qd) and previous twice daily (bid) allergic conjunctivitis medications via...

OBJECTIVE To review the bacteriological causes and clinical features of acute neonatal conjunctivitis in a local paediatric centre. DESIGN Retrospective review. SETTING Paediatric unit of a regional hospital, Hong Kong. PATIENTS All neonates who presented to Tuen Mun Hospital from 1 January 1996 to 31 December 2002 with persistent eye discharge and a positive eye swab culture. MAIN OUTC...

Background and Aim: The purpose of the present study is to provide a basis for use propolis as therapeutic agent allergic conjunctivitis. Methods: effect eye drops on experimental conjunctivitis in rats was investigated. occurred by sensitization challenge egg albumin number scratching, hyperemia, chemosis, vascular permeability histamine content conjunctival tissue tears were assayed. Results:...

morganella morganii is rarely isolated from nosocomial infections. however, postoperative infections due to morganella spp. were documented in literature and eye involvements of the infections usually result in severe sequels.  we present a severe case infection, which was caused by m. morganii subsp . morganii, firstly appearing as conjunctivitis and complicated by bacteremia. the infectious a...

OBJECTIVES Conjunctivitis is a common cause of primary care and emergency department (ED) visits. There is a paucity of data in recent literature on the prevalence of pediatric bacterial conjunctivitis, and there are no evidence-based clinical guidelines for empirical treatment. The study objective was to describe clinical features most predictive of bacterial conjunctivitis. METHODS This was...

OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis in children in selected schools in Karachi, Pakistan. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted in September and October 2008 as part of the School Eye Health Initiative launched by the Aga Khan University, Karachi and the Adamjee Eye Hospital, Karachi. Children in the selected schools underwent vision assessment and a sl...

INTRODUCTION Most cases of conjunctivitis in adults are probably due to viral infection, but children are more likely to develop bacterial conjunctivitis than they are viral forms. The main bacterial pathogens are Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults and children, and Moraxella catarrhalis in children. Contact lens wearers may be more likely to develop gram-negative inf...