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Ocular allergy and mast cell stabilizers.

M R Allansmith, R N Ross

    Survey of Ophthalmology
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Mast cell stabilizers, like cromolyn sodium, are effective in treating ocular allergies. This review examines clinical and laboratory evidence for cromolyn sodium

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Allergology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Mast cells play a key role in ocular allergic reactions.
    • Various ocular allergies include seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, atopic keratoconjunctivitis, and giant papillary conjunctivitis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review clinical and laboratory investigations on the effectiveness of mast cell stabilizers in treating ocular allergies.
    • To highlight cromolyn sodium as a primary mast cell stabilizer for ocular allergy treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing clinical and laboratory studies.
    • Evaluation of therapeutic effects of mast cell stabilizing agents.

    Main Results:

    • Mast cell stabilization is a viable therapeutic strategy for ocular allergies.
    • Cromolyn sodium is currently the only established effective mast cell stabilizer for ocular conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • Mast cell stabilizers, particularly cromolyn sodium, demonstrate significant effectiveness in managing ocular allergies.
    • Further research and clinical application of cromolyn sodium are supported by current evidence.

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