Eye Allergy Center - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Asthma & Allergy Specialist Doctors for Eye AllergyType of Physician: Asthma & Allergy Specialist What is a Asthma & Allergy Specialist? A certification by the Board of Allergy & Immunology; practitioners are expert in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of immune disorders. Specialty: Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Common Name: Allergy Doctor Asthma & Allergy Specialist Doctors in Atlanta * Morehouse Medical Associates  Peachtree Allergy & Asthma  Peachtree Allergy & Asthma  Peachtree Allergy & Asthma  Peachtree Allergy & Asthma  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Atlanta ENT, Sinus & Allergy Associates  George R Gottlieb MD PC  Allergy & Asthma Center  Allergy & Asthma Center  Peachtree Allergy & Asthma  Family Allergy & Asthma Center PC  Allergy & Asthma Consultants PC  Allergy & Asthma Consultants PC  Allergy & Asthma Consultants PC  Atlanta ENT, Sinus & Allergy Associates  Elsie C Morris MD  Jack B Potter MD  Nathan Segall MD  Center for Allergy & Asthma of West GA PC  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Georgia Lung Associates PC  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Gwinnett Clinic  Allergy & Asthma Specialists PC  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Northside ENT  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Allergy Asthma & Sinus  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Center for Allergy & Asthma of West GA PC  Earl Golightly MD  Center for Allergy & Asthma of West GA PC  Center for Allergy & Asthma of West GA PC  Allergy & Asthma Care Center  Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Northeast Georgia  Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Northeast Georgia  Allergy & Asthma Associates of Gainesville  Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Hamilton Dixon Medical Center  Georgia Asthma & Allergy Partners  Athens Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine  Deutsch Hunt & Linker MDs  Deutsch Hunt & Linker MDs  Deutsch Hunt & Linker MDs  Allergy & Asthma Center of Middle Georgia Inc  David T Plaxico MD  MCG Medical Associates Lake Oconee Village  Allergy Center at Brookstone  Allergy Center at Brookstone  Allergy Center at Brookstone  Medical Group of Central GA  Marvyn D Cohen MD Atlanta, GeorgiaConsidered a top business city and transportation hub, Atlanta is the world headquarters of The Coca-Cola Company, AT&T Mobility, and Delta Air Lines. The surrounding area contains additional corporate headquarters, including Home Depot and UPS. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is located seven miles south of downtown Atlanta, is the world's busiest airport and the only major airport to serve the city. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Eye AllergyRead the Eye Allergy article » Eye allergy introductionThe eyes are the windows to the soul because they reflect our state of mind. This certainly can't be true if our eyes are red, swollen, watery, and itchy from an allergic reaction. Severe allergic eye symptoms can be very distressing and are a common reason for visits to the allergist, ophthalmologist, and even the emergency room. Occasionally, severe eye allergies cause serious damage that can threaten eyesight. Eye allergies usually are associated with other allergic conditions, particularly hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and atopic eczema (dermatitis). The causes of eye allergies are similar to those of allergic asthma and hay fever. Medications and cosmetics can play a significant role in causing eye allergies. Reactions to eye irritants and other eye conditions (for example, infections such as pinkeye) are often confused with eye allergy. What is the basic anatomy of the outer eye?Eye allergies mainly involve the conjunctiva, which is the tissue lining (mucus membrane) that covers the white surface of the eyeball and the inner folds of the eyelids. The conjunctiva is a barrier structure that is exposed to the environment and the many different allergens (substances that stimulate an allergic response) that become airborne. It is rich in blood vessels and contains more mast cells (histamine-releasing cells) than the lungs. The lacrimal (tear) glands are located in the upper and outer portions of the eye. They are responsible for producing the watery component of tears, which keeps the eye moist and washes away irritants. The tears also contain important components of the immune defense such as immunoglobulin (antibodies), lymphocytes (specialized white blood cells), and enzymes. The cornea is the transparent sheath in front of the lens of the eye. The cornea has no blood vessels and very little immune activity. Why are the eyes ...Recommended Reading Related to Eye AllergyItching (itch) facts
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