The Overlap Between Ocular Allergy and DED
Ocular allergy and dry eye disease (DED) frequently coexist, sharing overlapping symptoms, inflammatory pathways and patient frustration. During the allergy seasons, many patients labelled as ‘dry eye failures’ may be experiencing an unrecognized allergic component, or vice versa. Effectively differentiating and managing both conditions is critical to improving outcomes and patient satisfaction. Pathophysiological Interplay Ocular allergy induces a Type I hypersensitivity response, characterized by mast cell degranulation and…
