Understanding Eye Allergies

Eye allergies

Your eyes are one of the most sensitive and vulnerable organs you have. Ocular allergies, or allergies of the eye, are no different than allergies that affect your sinuses, nose or lungs.

Eye allergies happen when airborne allergens and other particles land directly on the surface of your eye causing irritation and redness. Then, your body overreacts to the substance and floods the eyes with tears and mucus.

Symptoms of eye allergies:


  • Itching
  • Redness
  • Tearing
  • Swelling and puffiness of the eyelids
  • “Foreign body sensation”
  • Burning sensation
  • Watery eyes

Location of allergy symptoms depends somewhat on where the allergen has come into contact with your body.



  • Managing your Allergy Eyes
  • 1. Don't rub!
  • 2. Keep windows and doors closed to
    keep allergens out
  • 3. Clean regularly to remove dust and
    mold
  • 4. Use air filters in both furnace and air conditioners (and don't forget to change them!)
  • 5. Minimize carpeting that retains dust
    mites
  • 6. Minimize clutter to reduce allergens
Understanding Eye Allergies