Itchy, red and watery eyes are familiar symptoms for many people, especially during the spring and summer pollen season. Allergic conjunctivitis is a very common condition, but its hereditary background has not previously been well understood. A new international study led by the University of Oulu provides new insight into why some people develop allergic eye symptoms easily, while others experience no symptoms at all, even when exposure is similar.
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