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Have Burning, Itching And Redness In Eye, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis. On Pred Forte. Sufficient?

I have had intermittent, chronic conjunctivitis since May with no relief for the numerous eye drops prescribed to me. My eye MD has diagnosed allergic conjunctivitis. I have taken steroid drops, antihistamine drops, and antibiotic drops without relief. The conjunctiva is reddened and inflamed. The surrounding tissue (lids) are itchy. There is a burning itch at the caruncle, bilaterally, and generalized itching across the entire eye. When I lay down, I feel pressure along the right nasolacrimal canal. I am desperate for relief! More than an hour ago, I took Vistaril 50mg, and Pred Forte, one drop each eye, and still no relief whatsoever. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Wed, 24 Jul 2013
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Are you using any new cosmetics?Are you on any antihypertensive drugs or any other drugs for other ailments?Have you moved on to new place/environment?Treatment varies according to that.Do not use steroid for long time.Topical anti histaminics are better option.Give cold(ice water)fomentation.Try any preservative free lubricating eye drops 6 times a day.
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Have Burning, Itching And Redness In Eye, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis. On Pred Forte. Sufficient?

Are you using any new cosmetics?Are you on any antihypertensive drugs or any other drugs for other ailments?Have you moved on to new place/environment?Treatment varies according to that.Do not use steroid for long time.Topical anti histaminics are better option.Give cold(ice water)fomentation.Try any preservative free lubricating eye drops 6 times a day.