What is Allergic Conjunctivitis?
Take a Good Look
What should I look for?
- Itchy, burning, teary eyes.
- Red, swollen eyelids and/or redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid.
- Dry eyes.
Causes of Allergic Conjunctivitis
What usually causes it?
- Seasonal allergies caused by allergens such as pollen, grass, and other airborne particles.
- Year-round allergies caused by allergens such as animal dander, dust, mold and chronic ocular surface disease.
Treatment
Why treat it?
- To help the eye look, feel, and function normally and to prevent problems from reoccurring.
- To prevent uncomfortable dry feeling in the eye, sensitivity to light, infection, and possible weakened vision.
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