How is allergic conjunctivitis associated with sinus?
Q : For many years, my eyes are constantly itchy and irritated. This is especially so at night when I am sleeping. For the last half a year, this is so serious that the skin around my eyes is peeling as the result of my vigorous rubbing. I have sinus problem and the doctors I consulted believe that that is link to this problem. I tried using inhalants to clear my nose at night but had since stopped, as they were not very effective. Can an operation on my nose address my sinus problem? Or are there other solutions? Also, can sinus problem cause me to feel tired and sleepy the next day despite having slept for at least 7 hours? Response by Dr Lee Jong Jian, Specialist in Ophthalmology, Raffles Hospital and Dr Stephen Lee, Specialist in Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery, Raffles Hospital Thank you very much for your email. From your eye symptoms, you are having this condition known as allergic conjunctivitis, which can be associated with eczema, allergic rhinitis and asthma. Diagnosis of allergi
