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6 Signs of Eye Allergies And How to Treat Them
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Generally, the symptoms of eye allergies often occur independently, but in most cases, they usually accompany other allergies, such as sneezing, sniffling and other nose-related or nasal allergies. Self-medication usually makes people treat nasal allergies with nasal sprays without doing anything about their eye allergies. This is the primary reason why it is important to always consult your doctor before getting any medication for an illness you diagnosed yourself with without being a licensed doctor.
Generally, the symptoms of eye allergies often occur independently, but in most cases, they usually accompany other allergies, such as sneezing, sniffling and other nose-related or nasal allergies. Self-medication usually makes people treat nasal allergies with nasal sprays without doing anything about their eye allergies. This is the primary reason why it is important to always consult your doctor before getting any medication for an illness you diagnosed yourself with without being a licensed doctor.
Factors That Triggers Eye Allergies
There are various factors that trigger eye allergies, and they include the following:
Indoor allergens, such as dust mites, mold and pet dander
Outdoor allergens, such as weeds and pollens from grass tree
Irritants, such as smoke from cigarettes, diesel exhaust and perfume
Symptoms Of Eye Allergy
Itching
Burning
Redness
Clear and watery discharge
Types Of Eye Allergy
The primary symptoms of eye allergy are divided into five groups, and they include the following:
Seasonal or perennial allergic conjunctivitis
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
giant papillary conjunctivitis
contact allergic conjunctivitis
atopic keratoconjunctivitis
Seasonal or perennial allergic conjunctivitis is the most common type of eye allergy, with symptoms that encompasses other types of eye allergies.
Seasonal Or Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis
Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC) is the most common type of eye allergy, with symptoms mostly experienced in spring, summer or fall. However, the occurrence of this type of eye allergy primary depends on the type of plant pollens in the air, and its symptoms include the following:
Redness of eye
Itching
Burning
Clear and watery discharge
Generally, people with Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis usually have chronic dark circles, commonly called allergic shiners, under their eyes. Their eyelids will also be sensitive to light and appear puffy. The symptoms of this seasonal allergic conjunctivitis always come with other allergies, such as runny nose, nasal congestion and sneezing.
Perennial allergic conjunctivitis (PAC), as its name implies, usually occurs per annum, and its symptoms are similar to those of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. But PACs are milder than SAC, and they are not caused by pollen but by household allergens like dust mites.
Management and Treatment Of Eye Allergy
You can manage and treat your eye allergy by;
Protecting your eyes from the factors that trigger eye allergy (indoor allergen, outdoor allergen and Irritants)
Controlling some symptoms by using nonprescription medications, you can purchase over the counter. These medications include:
Artificial tears
Oral antihistamines (only if your doctor recommends them)
Decongestant eye drops
Seeing an allergist for prescription medications for a more effective treatment. The medication allergist mainly prescribe include:
Non Sedating oral antihistamines
Eyedrops
Allergy shots (immunotherapy)
In conclusion
Eye allergy can become a severe health issue to treat if left unattended to; hence, you should visit your doctor when you see the first sign of eye allergy, which is also known as, allergic conjunctivitis to maintain the health of your eyes.
