Ectoine in the treatment of ocular allergy

Abstract

The increase in the number of cases of allergic diseases in various organs caused that they are now regarded as a social diseases. It is often interdisciplinary problem due to the simultaneous occurrence of symptoms in several organs. Allergic conjunctivitis (AC) is becoming more prevalent throughout the world and is one of the most common diseases of anterior eye segment. Ectoine has been used in many aspects of medicine to reduce symptoms of allergic diseases. Preparations containing ectoine are an innovative alternative treatment for patients with allergic diseases.