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Is this your symptom?

• An allergic reaction of the eyes. Eyes are itchy and watery.

Symptoms of Eye Allergies

• Itchy eyes (sometimes feels like burning or stinging)
• More tears than normal (watery eyes)
• Red or pink eyes
• Mild swelling of the eyelids
• No pus or mucus
• No pain or fever

Triggers of Eye Allergies

• A reaction of the eyes to allergic substance. The medical name for this is allergic conjunctivitis. The allergic substance is called an allergen. Most allergens float in the air. That's how they get in the eyes. Here are the common ones:
• Pollens. Trees, grass, weeds and molds are the most common pollens. Tree pollens come in the spring. Grass pollens come in the summer. Weed pollens come in the fall. Pollens cause seasonal allergies. You can't avoid pollens, since they are in the air. Most eye allergies happen through the pollen season. They can last 4 to 8 weeks. Pollens cause seasonal eye allergies.
• Pets. Allergens can also be from cats, dogs, horses, rabbits and other animals. Pet allergens are in the air. They can also get in the eyes from the hands. Most people don't keep a pet if they are allergic to it. They only have allergy symptoms when they are exposed to a pet. These symptoms usually last a few hours. If you own the pet, you will have symptoms all the time.
• House Dust contains many allergens. It always contains dust mites. If the humidity is high, it will contain mold. House dust causes year round, daily symptoms.