than ketotifen in reducing the itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis in the antigen challenge model.

Corticosteroids

Ester-based "soft" steroids such as loteprednol (Alrex) are typically sufficient to calm inflammation due to allergies, and carry a much lower risk of adverse reactions than amide-based steroids.

A systematic review of 30 trials, with 17 different treatment comparisons, found that all topical antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers included for comparison

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