What Everybody Ought to Know about Allergic Conjunctivitis

Posted on April 23, 2008 in Latest News

If your eye is itching and becoming red and not getting well, then you need to take care of it seriously. It can be an out break of allergic conjunctivitis.

What is Allergic Conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis is the most common but curable eye condition in kids as well as in adults. It is commonly known as “pink eye.” Basically, it occurs because of an inflammation at the conjunctiva that is the tissue that lines inside of our eyelid and helps in keeping the eyeball and eyelid moist.

Causes of Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis can be caused by several factors. We have tried find major factors behind this condition and listed it for you so that you can restrict these factors from affecting you.

• Virus and bacterias
• Irritants or Irritating Substances including dirt, smoke, shampoo, pool, chlorine.
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Allergens

Symptoms of Allergic Conjunctivitis
For your convenience to detect the condition faster, some common symptoms are mentioned below.

• Redness in the inner eyelid or at the white part of the eye
• Increased amount of tears
• Eyes start itching
• Blurred vision
• Swelling of the eyelid

Few Tips to Relieve the Symptoms
Here are some ways to relieve the symptoms.

• You need to remove your contact lenses first.
• You can apply a cold compresses on your eyes.
• You can also opt for some nonprescription eye drops that may help in relieving the itching and burning.
• You need to avoid the contacts with those substances that can trigger any kind of allergic reactions.
• Don’t rub or touch your eyes.
• Keep your hands clean always.
• Wash your pillowcases and bed linens in hot water along with detergent to reduce allergens.
• Always avoid wearing eye makeup.
• Don’t share your eye make up things with anybody.
• Never use any other person’s contact lenses.
• Try using glasses instead of contact lenses.

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