What is Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis happens when this membrane has inflammation.
A clear membrane (conjunctiva) covers the white part of your eye and the inner surface of your eyelid. This is caused by allergies. Common causes of allergic reactions (allergens)include:
- Outdoor
allergens, such as:
- Pollen.
- Grass and weeds.
- Mold spores.
- Indoor
allergens, such as:
- Dust.
- Smoke.
- Mold.
- Pet dander.
- Animal hair.
This condition can make your eye red or pink. It can also make your eye feel itchy. This condition cannot be spread from one person to another person (is not contagious).
Follow these instructions at home:
- Try not to be around things that you are allergic to.
- Take or apply over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your doctor. These include any eye drops.
- Place a cool, clean washcloth on your eye for 10–20 minutes. Do this 3–4 times a day.
- Do not touch or rub your eyes.
- Do notwear contact lenses until the inflammation is gone. Wear glasses instead.
- Do not wear eye makeup until the inflammation is gone.
- Keep all follow-up visits as told by your doctor. This is important.
Contact a doctor if:
- Your symptoms get worse.
- Your symptoms do not get better with treatment.
- You have mild eye pain.
- You are sensitive to light,
- You have spots or blisters on your eyes.
- You have pus coming from your eye.
- You have a fever.
Get help right away if:
- You have redness, swelling, or other symptoms in only one eye.
- Your vision is blurry.
- You have vision changes.
- You have very bad eye pain.
Summary
- Allergic conjunctivitis is caused by allergies. It can make your eye red or pink, and it can make your eye feel itchy.
- This condition cannot be spread from one person to another person (is not contagious).
- Try not to be around things that you are allergic to.
- Take or apply over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your doctor. These include any eye drops.
- Contact your doctor if your symptoms get worse or they do not get better with treatment.
