Medications for allergic conjunctivitis are used to treat eye allergies, reduce inflammation, and relieve itching. Some of these medications also have other uses, such as managing asthma and skin conditions, which are other common symptoms of an allergic reaction. They work in different ways, such as reducing inflammation, blocking histamines, or suppressing the immune response. Common classes include corticosteroids, antihistamines, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Typically, the eye drop formulations of these medications are used for allergic conjuctivitis. Examples of corticosteroid eye drops include prednisolone acetate (Pred Forte) and fluorometholone (FML). Examples of antihistamine eye drops include olopatadine (Pataday) and ketotifen (Zaditor). Examples of NSAID eye drops include ketorolac (Acular) and diclofenac sodium. These options provide different ways to help manage your allergic conjunctivitis effectively.
