Evaluation of allergic sensitization in Lebanese patients with allergic conjunctivitis.

摘要: To describe the profile of patients with allergic conjunctivitis (AC) regarding their demographics, symptomatology and specific allergen sensitization, in a Lebanese tertiary hospital. Cross-sectional study conducted at Hotel-Dieu de France hospital (Beirut, Lebanon) during period 18 months. Patients seasonal or perennial AC presenting for ophthalmic consultation had measurements total IgE. A matching group seen allergist office same underwent skin prick tests (SPTs). Forty-four were enrolled blood work by ophthalmologists. Seasonal forms almost equivalent. In total, 56.8% positive IgE, higher prevalence (p = 0.002), other associated allergies particularly rhinitis (p = 0.002) family history allergy (p = 0.005). Ocular surface severity scales not shown as predictors. High levels IgE commonly detected those Thirty-eight assessed SPT, all result least one allergen. Dust mites found to be most frequent allergens based upon both (72%) SPT (92%), followed Parietaria pollens. our study, dust mono- co-sensitization is present majority AC, odds positivity being using than The latter are more readily presence personal allergy.