Conjunctivitis is redness or inflammation
of the lining on the white portion of the eye and the portion under the
eyelids (conjunctiva). Conjunctivitis is caused by radiations such as
ultraviolet or infrared light, allergic reaction, or infection, and it’s
a very common cause for redness of eye and uncomfortable feeling. In
allergic conjunctivitis, the conjunctiva of the eye is affected.
Conjunctiva is translucent, thin lining of the eyeball and inner portion
of eyelids. Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) is referred as a special
form conjunctivitis caused by allergic agents or allergy. Normally in
AKC both eyes are affected. AKC is strongly linked with atopic
dermatitis (eczema).
Several peoples who are affected by AKC
allergic conjunctivitis, feels symptoms same as of simple allergic
conjunctivitis. The special form of conjunctivitis as AKC, is very less
percentage of total conjunctivitis cases, and it is estimated that
around 1% of all the forms of eye infections or allergies are AKC
infection. AKC is a rare condition of conjunctivitis and occurs
approximately in 1 in 10,000 persons. The chances of AKC infections
varies with country and season. AKC infection most commonly occurs in
warmer climates. AKC infection is more common in men than women. AKC is
related to atopic dermatitis, that affects around 3% population
worldwide and in these 3% population around 15 to 67% peoples has
certain types of eye infections, which is usually AKC
Risk factors for AKC includes age,
gender, and family and personal history. A background of skin allergies
and atopic dermatitis in childhood has chances to develop the AKC in
adulthood. Around 95% people with AKC report having history of atopic
dermatitis, with 87% having asthma earlier in life. Young grown-ups are
at the highest risk of developing AKC. This condition arises most
commonly in people aged in between 20 years and 50 years. People aged
over 50 years are affected less.
People affected by AKC will usually have
itchy eyes, and most of the time both the eyes are affected. If people
with AKC do not experience itching in the eyes, then chances of allergic
conjunctivitis is much lesser. Other symptoms include mucous discharge
from the eyes, tearing, burning, and blurred vision. If a person has red
eyes without itching, then it is a different type eye infection not
AKC. Harmful chemicals and pollutants are also major factors that
increase in the amount of AKC cases worldwide. Increase in awareness
about AKC conditions and available treatment options boost market
growth.
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Geographically, the global atopic
keratoconjunctivitis treatment market can be segmented into five major
regions: North America, Europe Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle
East & Africa.
Key players in the global atopic
keratoconjunctivitis treatment market include Santen Pharmaceuticals Co.
Ltd., Merck & Co., Inc., Bausch + Lomb, Inc., Novartis AG, Sanofi,
CIBA Vision Ophthalmics, Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, Allergan Inc., and
Pfizer, Inc.
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