Management options for UK optometrists part 4: general eye irritation and allergic conjunctivitis

This article considers the aetiology and demographics of general conjunctival
irritation, including seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC) and perennial
allergic conjunctivitis (PAC). In terms of patient management, assessment
and follow-up, guidelines need to be carefully considered for each type
of condition as does the finer details of legislation relevant to the use of
different drugs in eye brighteners, decongestants, decongestant / topical
antihistamines, and oral antihistamines, as well as mast cell stabilisers.
Special consideration will be given to access to topical ocular antihistamines
and a topical NSAID by additional supply (AS level) optometrists.