Allergy Center
The eyes can be allergic to
- Pollen from grasses, weeds and trees (seasonal allergic conjunctivitis)
- Dust, pet dander, fabrics and other indoor allergens (chronic conjunctivitis)
- Makeup, perfume or other chemicals (contact conjunctivitis)
- Air pollution, smoke, dust, mold and other environmental (perennial conjunctivitis)
When a person with allergies is first exposed to a particular allergen, the immune system incorrectly interprets is as an attack. White blood cells produce IgE antibodies which hang around until the person is exposed again.
Then the chemical Histamine is released with its characteristic:
- Watering eyes - Itchy Eyes
- Runny nose - Red irritated eyes
- Swollen eyelids - Sensitivity to light
- Pollen from grasses, weeds and trees (seasonal allergic conjunctivitis)
- Dust, pet dander, fabrics and other indoor allergens (chronic conjunctivitis)
- Makeup, perfume or other chemicals (contact conjunctivitis)
- Air pollution, smoke, dust, mold and other environmental (perennial conjunctivitis)
When a person with allergies is first exposed to a particular allergen, the immune system incorrectly interprets is as an attack. White blood cells produce IgE antibodies which hang around until the person is exposed again.
Then the chemical Histamine is released with its characteristic:
- Watering eyes - Itchy Eyes
- Runny nose - Red irritated eyes
- Swollen eyelids - Sensitivity to light
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Treatment of Eye Allergies
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