Subscribe to our newsletter. More than twenty million people in the United States suffer from red, itchy, watery eyes caused by allergies. Although there are four main types of allergic eye disease, the focus of this article is on allergic conjuctivitis. The swelling and redness of the clear membrane of the eyelid and eye is called conjunctivitis.
Allergic conjunctivitis is an allergic reaction on the surface of the eyes and eyelids.
This condition is also referred to as ocular allergies or allergy eyes. The common allergens causing allergic conjunctivitis include pollens, dust mites, mold spores, animal dander and feathers, perfumes, and food sensitivities. Also, known contributors in recent years, include topical medications, contact lenses , and contact-lens solutions. Humidity, temperature, and a person s activity are all factors that affect the intensity, frequency, and duration of allergic conjunctivitis. Hot and dry weather usually intensify and aggravate the condition, whereas, cooler temperatures seem to alleviate the symptoms.