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. Current Results Symptoms Itching is the most common symptom of allergic conjunctivitis, as well as other forms of allergic eye disease. The itching can range from mild to severe. Also suggestive of ocular allergy is a personal or family history of hay fever, allergic rhinitis, asthma or atopic dermatitis.
Allergic conjunctivitis can produce two types of eye discharge - serous and mucoid.
A serous discharge is watery, whereas, the mucoid discharge is stringy or ropy. Other symptoms include redness, tearing, swelling, burning or a sensation of fullness in the eyes or eyelids, an urge to rub the eyes, sensitivity to light and, occasionally, blurred vision. If you're bothered by allergies that affect your eyes, talk to your eyecare professional. Relief is only an eye exam away. Establishing the cause is the first step in treating allergic conjuctivitis.