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Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
I have allergic rhinoconjunctivitis for which i use olapat od on sos.
I had used Gatilox dm in august 2022 for a week for eye infection due to allergy .
I had to use lotepred ls for 1 month in tapered dose from mid october due to allergies in eye . Now i m using olapat od.
Is it ok.
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Dr. Gaurav Garg
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Olopat is fine for now
During winter, the symptoms will reduce.
Please consult with the nearby ophthalmologists before the onset of summer
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes, ok.But identify the Allergen and avoid them.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
Allergic conjunctivitis has recurrent episodes
If possible kindly take care of your eyes through out the year
So there will no need for recurrent use of steroids eye drops
Never buy or stop steroids eye drops by yourself without going for consultation
Next Steps
continue olopat eye drops
Health Tips
Avoid rubbing
Maintain hygiene
Blink more
Drink water adequately
Cold compression 4 times in a day
Cold water lavage
Follow rule of 20-
Means after 20 min of work ,take rest for 20 sec and look at 20feet distance
Away from AC Airflow
Use lubricant drop- refresh liquigel 4 times in a day
Wear glasses outside
avoid dust
Avoid second hand smoke
May need physical consultation for thorough slit lamp examination
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Dr. R.Poornika
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi ,yes this ok
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Now you have to tapper the lotepred and should stop it but continue the olatapad eye drops once daily for a month and after completing one month you can stop that also . If it reoccurs should visit your local ophthalmologist
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