Eye Allergy Symptoms

Many cases of eye allergy are caused by indoor allergens such as dust mites or pollen from flowers in the family garden.

Whilst it is not possible to eliminate such allergens completely there are a few simple things which can be done to reduce their effects.

Reducing the Effects of Dust Mites. House dust mites themselves are not the allergen, but it is the droppings which they leave behind. Dust mites like to live in such places as carpets, beds and soft furniture, so a strategy is easily planned to reduce the allergic effect of such tiny pests.

-          Use an anti-allergy cover for all mattresses, pillows, and bedcovers.

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of  an allergic reaction in people who are prone to eye allergies. It is a disorder of the immune system which shows itself as an allergy by people who have been in contact with pollen grains or similar substances.

There are two types of hay fever . . . Seasonal, which only occurs at times when plants and flowers pollinate, and Perennial which happens all year round. Also there is a type known as non allergic rhinitis, but this variety is not caused by allergies.

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis.

-          If the eye allergy symptoms appear in springtime, the person is probably allergic to tree pollen.

-          During summertime the allergy is being caused by reaction to grass, flower and weed pollens.

Tags: Allergic Rhinitis, Eye Allergies, Hay Fever

One of the most common, treatable eye diseases in adults and children is conjunctivitis, often referred to as pink eye. It is the inflammation of the of the eye’s membrane surrounding the eye white and inner eyelids

Conjunctivitis can be infectious or non infectious and is usually caused by viral or bacterial action, but it can also be caused as the result of an eye allergy, in which case it is known as allergic conjunctivitis, and this kind of eye condition is non contagious.

Signs of Allergic Conjunctivitis.

a). An increase in the quantity of tears.

b). Inflammation and redness of the white of the eye and inner eyelids.

c). Swelling of the eyelid.

Tags: Conjunctivitis, Eye Allergy, Pink Eye, Viral

The allergic condition of hay fever occurs in the springtime and summertime, it affects both the nose and eyes in allergy prone people, and is often referred to as seasonal rhino conjunctivitis.

Hay fever is caused by tree, plant and flower pollen getting into the eyes, and into the nose by breathing in the particles, but different individuals can be affected by different kinds of pollen. The allergy condition primarily happens to atopic allergy prone families, usually starting in the teens with the allergy symptoms at their worst in the mid 20’s.

In late springtime, grasses like cocksfoot, timothy, rye and fescue are all producing pollen, whilst later in summer weeds such as nettles, plantain and mugwort will tend to trigger hay fever.

Tags: Eyes, Hay Asthma, Nose, Symptoms

Eye allergies are often associated with other allergies, but a common allergy is known as Atopic eczema dermatitis, this kind of allergy is commonly suffered along with the eye allergy, and care has to be taken, because certain kinds of medicines recommended for the treatment of eye allergies, are not suitable for people suffering the two conditions.

So, just what is atopic dermatitis?

Atopic dermatitis is a common skin disease which affects a large portion of the world’s population, it can be long lasting, and is thought of as a type of allergy, the atopic condition includes asthma, hay fever and eczema, the first two of which exhibit symptoms very similar to allergies of the eye.

Tags: Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis, Eye Allergies, Skin Disease

For people who are not prone to developing allergies then getting a spec of dust,maybe from a dust mite,would not cause them any problem, they would just blink a few times and the effect would disappear.

But for people who develop eye allergies, then the eye would over react to the dust particle,and to protect itself would start to produce excess tears and mucous.

The most common type of eye allergy is Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC) and is usually associated with environmental factors, especially flower and plant pollen.

The first signs of SAC appear in the spring or summer time and the severity of the allergy can vary from day to day and goes up and down with the pollen count. In seasons of low pollen or on cloudy days the incidence of eye allergy decreases.

Tags: Allergies, Dust Mite, Eye Allergies, Seasonal Allergic

Many sufferers from allergic eyes try a little self treatment, and buy over the counter (OTC) eye ointments, some of these ointments can help, but there are others which contain the allergens which the sufferer is trying to treat.

If the symptoms of the allergy persist it is always better to see an ophthalmologist, who can do a diagnosis of the allergy, and prescribe the right kind of medicine to treat the condition. Delay in obtaining treatment can lead to complications which may affect the eyesight !!. . . .  Some medicines used for the care of eye allergies are-

Externally Applied Antihistamines and Decongestants. Antihistamine drops block the effects of histamine on the conjunctiva, and are thus effective in reducing the itchiness of the eye, but have little effect on redness and swelling.

Tags: Allergic Eyes, Medicine, Ophthalmologist

If the condition known as dry eye is suffered, maybe from the result of an eye allergy, one of the symptoms is usually the production of excess tears.

The ophthalmologist visited may suggest that the person has the tear ducts plugged in a small painless procedure called Punctal Occlusion.. The puncta are small openings in the eyes corners, which allow the natural tears to drain, so by plugging this drain, more eye fluid can build up and becomes available to bathe the front of the eye.

How is the Punctal Occlusion Performed?

-          The puncta is a tiny opening situated at the nose side of the inner eyelid.

Tags: Dry Eye, Excess Tears, Eye Allergy, Ophthalmologist

Allergic Immunotherapy treatment is prescribed and carried out by an eye specialist doctor for an individual sufferer of an eye allergy, when other treatments have not been successful.

Immunotherapy involves an extended series of injections which contain small amounts of an allergen like a specific protein or glycoprotein, the injection being administered under the skin.

The dosage of the allergen is slowly increased, until the patient  reaches a tolerance level whereby he/she no longer shows an allergic reaction to the allergen, which caused the allergy in the first place. The substances injected into the patient are termed ‘allergen vaccines’ as proposed by the World Health Organization, (W.H.O.)

There are commonly two steps in immunotherapy treatment, the build up step, and the maintenance step.

Tags: Allergen Vaccines, Eye Allergy, Injections

During the summer months when many families like to go outdoors, walking, camping, or just out for a days picnic in the countryside, such days can be hazardous for some people who are prone to eye allergies, or any other kind of allergy.

At this time of the year, grass, weeds, and flowers are producing pollen, molds are active, and the pollen can trigger of allergic symptoms such as itchy eyes, watery eyes and sneezing, whilst insect bites may cause other kinds of allergic problems.

Very often a person has heard of other people who suffer from such environmental allergies and is non to sure if he/she is equally prone to such conditions, or indeed may already be suffering from a symptom which has not yet been treated.

Tags: Allergy, Eye Allergies, Mold, Pollen