Vernal Conjunctivitis

Vernal conjunctivitis is a believed to be caused by allergens that come in contact with the eye. It results in allergy-like symptoms that occur during the late spring, summer and early fall. It takes on a more severe physical appearance around the eyes and eyelids than other forms of conjunctivitis. New vernal conjunctivitis can develop at any age, but it develops most commonly in people twelve to thirty years old.