Allergic conjunctivitis classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujaya Chattopadhyay, M.D.[2]

Overview

Allergic conjunctivitis can be classified based on the severity and the causative agent(s).

Classification

A. Mild Allergic conjunctivitis

• Seasonal conjunctivitis (SAC)
• Perennial conjunctivitis ((PAC)

B. Severe allergic conjunctivitis

• Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)
• Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis (AKC)

C. Related to microtrauma

• Contact lens induced papilloconjunctivitis
• Giant papillary conjunctivitis