what does it mean when your eye hurts
1 For relief, use cool, wet compresses on the outside of your closed eyelids. 2  Eye allergies. 3  Allergies can be seasonal (spring and fall), or they can happen when something irritating (allergen) invades your eyes, like cat dander or fumes. 4  Symptoms of eye allergies include itchy eyes and red, watery and puffy eyes.