You should see a healthcare provider if you have conjunctivitis along with any of the following:
Treatment
Allergic conjunctivitis is an acute, intermittent, or chronic conjunctival inflammation usually caused by airborne allergens. Symptoms include itching, lacrimation, discharge, and conjunctival hyperemia. Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment is with topical antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers.
In severe cases, antibiotic eye drops can be used to clear the infection. Irritant conjunctivitis will clear up as soon as whatever is causing it is removed. Allergic conjunctivitis can usually be treated with anti-allergy medications such as antihistamines. If possible, you should avoid the substance that triggered the allergy.
ICD-10-CM Code for Acute atopic conjunctivitis H10. 1.
A disorder characterized by inflammation, swelling and redness to the conjunctiva of the eye. Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. Inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and the anterior part of the sclera; also called pinkeye and redeye.
The chief symptom of AKC is intense, bilateral itching of the conjunctiva, eyelids and periorbital skin. Tearing, burning, photophobia and blurry vision are commonly encountered symptoms. Patients with AKC can have copious mucoid discharge, often described as rope-like.
Chronic allergic conjunctivitis is nonseasonal, occurring continuously or on and off year-round. It is less common and potentially more severe than the acute type. It is caused by an allergen to which the person is more or less continually exposed (dust, foods, danders, etc.).
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 372.30 : Conjunctivitis, unspecified. ICD-9-CM 372.30 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 372.30 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
Conjunctivitis is an eye condition caused by infection or allergies. It usually gets better in a couple of weeks without treatment.
Allergic conjunctivitis is distinguished by: Bilateral redness and watery discharge. Itching (compared with the gritty, burning, irritation sensation of viral conjunctivitis)
Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammatory response of the conjunctiva to an allergen. It is part of a larger systemic atopic reaction and is usually seasonal with associated upper respiratory tract symptoms and complaints of redness and swelling of the conjunctiva with severe itching and increased lacrimation.
Perennial allergic conjunctivitis — Perennial allergic conjunctivitis (PAC) is a mild, chronic, allergic conjunctivitis related to year-round environmental (usually indoor) allergens, such as dust mites, animal danders, and molds.
Prick test is the primary recommended allergy test. Allergic conjunctivitis may occur in patients' skin/prick test and serum specific IgE negative.
Allergic conjunctivitis is an eye inflammation caused by an allergic reaction to substances like pollen or mold spores. The inside of your eyelids and the covering of your eyeball have a membrane called the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is susceptible to irritation from allergens, especially during hay fever season.
The primary types of eye allergy are seasonal or perennial allergic conjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, atopic keratoconjunctivitis, contact allergic conjunctivitis and giant papillary conjunctivitis.