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. 2020 Dec 23;12(12):e12240. doi: 10.7759/cureus.12240

Table 2. Characteristics of patients with symptoms of Allergic Conjunctivitis (n=224).

Variables N (%)
Causes of AC  
Dust 105 (46.9%)
Pollen 32 (14.3%)
Contact lenses 27 (12.1%)
Perfume 21 (09.4%)
Animal dander 17 (07.6%)
Others 01 (0.40%)
Season of AC recurrence  
No specific time of the year 148 (66.1%)
Summer 24 (10.7%)
Winter 18 (08.0%)
Summer and spring 09 (04.0%)
Spring 06 (02.7%)
Summer and fall 05 (02.2%)
Fall 03 (01.3%)
All over the year 03 (01.3%)
Winter and summer 03 (01.3%)
Taking medication  
Yes 73 (32.6%)
No 151 (67.4%)
Specific type of medication (n=73)  
Topical medications 64 (87.7%)
Oral antihistamine 02 (02.7%)
Others 07 (09.6%)
Healthcare provider visits during quarantine (n=46)  
General practitioner/Internist 02 (04.3%)
Optometrist/Ophthalmologist 28 (60.9%)
Allergist 02 (04.3%)
Pharmacist/Chemist 14 (30.4%)