Actinic conjunctivitis
Actinic conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eye contracted from prolonged exposure to actinic ( ultraviolet ) rays.
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Most often the condition is caused by prolonged exposure to Klieg lights, therapeutic lamps or acetylene torches.
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Most often the condition is caused by prolonged exposure to Klieg lights , therapeutic lamps or acetylene torches.
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Other names for the condition include Klieg eye, eyeburn, arc-flash, and welder's conjunctivitis.
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Other names for the condition include Klieg eye , eyeburn, arc-flash, welder's conjunctivitis, flash keratoconjunctivitis, actinic ray ophthalmia, X-ray ophthalmia and ultraviolet ray ophthalmia.
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Prolonged exposure to the sun at high altitude is a cause of the condition.
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prolonged exposure to the sun at altitude, in the less dense atmosphere (with the resultant lower UV absorption), is one cause of the condition.
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Symptoms include redness and swelling of the eyes.
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Symptoms are redness and swelling of the eyes.
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Redness, itching, or infection may become evident in one or both eyes.
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symptoms of redness, itching, or infection become evident in one or both eyes
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Diagnosis stems from a doctor check-up once symptoms become evident.
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The diagnostic process of Actinic conjunctivitis stems from a doctor check-up once symptoms of redness, itching, or infection become evident in one or both eyes.
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A slit lamp examination may be used to observe the eye closely.
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the medical appointment can consist of a slit lamp examination to observe the eye closely
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Eye surface swabbing with fluorescein may be used to test for foreign agents.
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in some cases an eye surface swabbing with fluorescein to test for foreign agents in the eye
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Wearing sunglasses and avoiding prolonged sun exposure are the main ways to prevent the condition.
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The wearing of sunglasses and avoiding prolonged sun exposure are the two main ways to prevent actinic conjunctivitis.
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Symptoms can be treated with cyclosporine A and other steroids.
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the symptoms can be treated with cyclosporine A and other steroids
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Surgery may be necessary for more advanced lesions.
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On more advanced lesions, surgery may be necessary.
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| Actinic conjunctivitis causes a redness of the eyes, as well as swelling and often greyness around the eyes. |
Actinic conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eye contracted from prolonged exposure to actinic (ultraviolet) rays. Symptoms are redness and swelling of the eyes. Most often the condition is caused by prolonged exposure to Klieg lights, therapeutic lamps or acetylene torches. Other names for the condition include Klieg eye, eyeburn, arc-flash, welder's conjunctivitis, flash keratoconjunctivitis, actinic ray ophthalmia, X-ray ophthalmia and ultraviolet ray ophthalmia.[1]
Conjunctivitis eye condition contracted from exposure to actinic rays. Symptoms are redness and swelling.[2]
Conjunctivitis is prevalent among children of the highlands of Ecuador. The finding supports the hypothesis that prolonged exposure to the sun at altitude, in the less dense atmosphere (with the resultant lower UV absorption), is one cause of the condition.[3]
The diagnostic process of Actinic conjunctivitis stems from a doctor check-up once symptoms of redness, itching, or infection become evident in one or both eyes. In addition to the doctor inquiring about your symptoms, the medical appointment can consist of a slit lamp examination to observe the eye closely and in some cases an eye surface swabbing with fluorescein to test for foreign agents in the eye.[4][5]
The wearing of sunglasses and avoiding prolonged sun exposure are the two main ways to prevent actinic conjunctivitis. Once the patient contracts this conjunctivitis, however, the symptoms can be treated with cyclosporine A and other steroids. On more advanced lesions, surgery may be necessary.[3]
- ↑ "Dorland's Medical Dictionary (confabulation — connexus)". Archived from the original on 2007-08-13. Retrieved 2007-07-27.
- ↑ "Actinic conjunctivitis".
- 1 2 Engel, J. Mark; Molinari, Andrea; Ostfeld, Barbara; Deen, Malik; Croxatto, Oscar (April 2009). "Actinic conjunctivitis in children: Clinical features, relation to sun exposure, and proposed staging and treatment". Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 13 (2): 161–165. doi:10.1016/j.jaapos.2008.10.017. ISSN 1091-8531.
- ↑ "Conjunctivitis Information | Mount Sinai - New York". Mount Sinai Health System. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ↑ "Fluorescein eye stain: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-29.