Ophthalmic Assistant

Answer: D - A and B.

Allergic reactions to locally administered ocular medications typically involve the skin of the lids and the conjunctiva. In the skin, allergic reactions may present themselves as edema, redness, vesiculation, scaling, and oozing. In the conjunctiva, allergic reactions may take the form of chemosis, swelling, low-grade congestion, and redness of the conjunctival tissue. The reaction will vary depending on the patient’s sensitivity to the medication.