Sometimes antibiotics my mouth are needed. This condition tends to have relapses, but continued efforts at eyelid cleaning may help to prevent problems. The eyes are commonly affected by allergy, due to their constant contact with the air. Symptoms include itching, redness, lid itching and swelling, mucoid discharge, and eyelid matting in the mornings. There may be an association with hayfever or pollen allergies, with nasal congestion, itching, and running.
Oral antihistamines can often relieve ocular symptoms as well.
Prescription eye antihistamines may be more effective. Cold compresses on the eyes may help to ease symptoms. The eyes can commonly develop allergies to make-up applied on or near the lids. Any change in eye make-up followed by allergy symptoms may point to this as a cause. Some medications taken by mouth can cause an allergic reaction first seen around the eyes, with swelling and redness of the lids and skin around the eyes.