An eye allergy is a condition that occurs when the immune system reacts to substances in the air, such as pollen and pet dander. These allergens irritate the eyes' surface and cause itchy, red, watery eyes. Some people may experience additional symptoms of an eye allergy including swelling or having difficulty focusing on objects. If left untreated for too long, an eye allergy can lead to vision loss from scarring of the cornea, and you may even need to get eye testing in Sri Lanka, and visit an optician in Sri Lanka to get spectacles done.
Symptoms of eye allergies include:
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Red, itchy eyes.
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Watery eyes & excessive tearing. This is your body's way of trying to flush out the allergens from your eye and nose areas.
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Swollen eyelids that can feel gritty or scratchy when you blink.
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Your vision may be blurry due to swelling around the blood vessels in the cornea which causes a decrease in tear production leading to dry eyes
According to professionals in eye care in Sri Lanka, eye allergies are treated by avoiding exposure to triggers like pollen, smoke, pet dander etc., using over the counter medications such as antihistamines for symptom relief and drops containing corticosteroids (steroid) for treatment of inflammation caused by allergy symptoms affecting the surface layer of your eye. Treatment options for more severe cases of eye allergies may include prescription eye drops or ointments containing anti-inflammatory medications. If you are unable to find relief after a few days of treatment it would probably be best to seek out professional help at an optometrist office or something similar nearby.
If you are prone to eye allergies, it is best to be very careful that you don’t get exposed to allergens, because even though it may be curable it can be uncomfortable when you get these allergies.
