A patient is receiving the ocular drug cromolyn (Crolom). Which of the following conditions would the health care provider expect to see in this patient's medical history?
a. Glaucoma
b. Cataracts
c. Detachment of the retina
d. Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
ANS: D
Ocular antihistamines such as cromolyn are used in the management of seasonal allergic conjunc-tivitis as well as vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
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