If you suffer from allergies, your eyes may be bothered too. They may be red, itchy, and watery and your eyes and eyelids may even be inflamed. Having an exaggerated reaction to certain airborne substances.

What are the causes?
Susceptible individuals have an exaggerated reaction to certain airborne substances, such as pollen, ragweed, grass, mold, and animal hair. Whenever these people come in contact with allergens, their immune system reacts, and may cause red, itchy eyes.

How can it be treated?
Some people reduce exposure by staying indoors when pollen and mold counts are high; they also may invest in special air filters.

There are non-prescription eye drops that are specially designed to relieve ocular symptoms of allergies.

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