DR. ADITYA SHARMA

DR. ALKA GUPTA, DR. LOKESH KUMAR SINGH, DR.JAISHREE DWIVEDI

Abstract

Ocular discomfort associated with allergic conjunctivitis is a common patient complaint in the Ophthalmology OPD. These patients also have symptoms of nasal itching and rhinorrhea . All these symptoms have a negative impact on patients’ daily activities and performance . This highlights the importance of proper treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. Our study aims to compare the symptomatic relief of ocular itching, congestion and nasal symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis with both the drugs in a single-centre, observer-masked, randomized, prospective, parallel group study. Our study showed that BEPOTASTINE BESILATE 1.5% ophthalmic solution is a preferred drug compared to OLAPATADINE 0.1% in the relief of symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis, according to patients. It can be used as an initial therapy in the symptom relief, alternative to the topical steroids. By using this drug, we can improve drug compliance thereby improving the quality of life in these patients.