Have you experienced an allergy having teary eyes accompanied by redness and itching? Has your allergy made your eyes sensitive to light and have felt as if sand particles have entered your eye but you can’t seem to take it out? Chances are, you are suffering from allergy eyes.

Allergy eyes are also known as allergic conjunctivitis. It is the eye’s defensive reaction to an allergen present in the eye itself that produces an allergic response. The eyes reaction to this allergen can either be immediate or delayed. Allergy eyes can have a variety of symptoms.

One of the symptoms of allergy eyes is a persisting itchiness of the eyes. No matter how much you try to scratch it, the itching won’t seem to go away. This will sometimes result in the redness of the eye. But sometimes, the redness itself can also be a symptom in itself which is usually followed by a burning sensation in the eyes. This will result in excessive tearing which can sometimes leave the eyes puffy and swollen.

Another symptom that accompanies allergy eyes is the swelling or redness of the inner eyelids. This can bring about blurred vision in one or both eyes. The eyes may then be a lot more sensitive to light that can leave one to squint and narrow one’s eye’s whenever he goes out in a lighted or sunny area.

Still another symptom is having a scratchy feeling in the eye, feeling a sensation that some particle has lodged itself in your eye when actually there is nothing there.

Allergy eyes are usually caused by common allergens that can be almost anything to which your body is sensitive. One should be aware of the common ones present out there because a way to help manage your eye allergies or prevent one from happening is to try to minimize or avoid your exposure to allergens.

Pollen is one of those common allergens that one should look out for. Pollens are present in trees, flowers, grasses and weeds that release pollen into the air which is then carried by the wind. During the Spring and Fall season when pollen counts are high, you have a higher chance of experiencing eye allergies, even though you have ever had suffered from allergies before.

Another of the most common of allergens that may affect your eyes is pet hair, particularly from cats and dogs, which can be present in any home. Those tiny, dandruff-like flakes called “dander” that all pets shed along with the hair everyday can remain in the air inside the house and can become trapped in furniture and carpets. These are allergens that can irritate the eyes and is one of the most common causes of eye allergies.

Most people try to remedy eye allergies by taking anti-histamine tablets and nasal allergy sprays, thinking that maybe their eye allergies is just a symptom of the primary allergy that they are feeling.

But antihistamine tablets and most nasal sprays available are not designed to relieve allergy eyes. On the contrary, some allergy medications may even contain active ingredients that can leave you with dry eyes which can be more susceptible to allergens. You would be better off using eye drops to relieve your eye allergy. You can use eye drops as part of your allergy medication. By adding it to your allergy treatment regimen, you can find relief for your allergy eye symptoms by targeting the problem itself and treat them more effectively.

Eye drops are recommended for people who suffer from itchy, red, watery eyes due to allergens such as pollen, pollution, dust or animal dander. But one should still be careful of overusing it.

Although most eye drops may temporarily relieve your eye allergy symptoms, their effect tends to wear off only after a few hours. Repeated use of eye drops can also make your eyes can become even redder than before. Eye allergies can be relieved by eye drops, but moderation and the right application is still needed in order to make it more effective.