Keep your home free of pet dander and dust, and stay inside with the air conditioner on when a lot of pollen is in the air. Air conditioners filter out allergens. If you're not sure what's causing your allergy, or you're not having any luck avoiding it, your next step will probably be medications to alleviate the symptoms. Contact lenses Sports eyewear Eye drops are available as simple eye washes, or they may have one or more active ingredients such as antihistamines, decongestants or mast cell stabilizers. Antihistamines relieve many symptoms caused by airborne allergens, such as itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing.
Decongestants clear up redness and nasal congestion.
Some products have ingredients that act as mast cell stabilizers , which alleviate redness and swelling. Mast cell stabilizers are similar to antihistamines, but while antihistamines are known for their immediate relief, mast cell stabilizers are known for their long-lasting relief. Antihistamines, decongestants and mast cell stabilizers are available in pill form, but pills don't work as quickly to bring eye relief. For prescription medication, ask your doctor. If you wear contact lenses, keep in mind that certain drops can discolor or damage certain lenses.