Question 1

how can i relieve my eye allergy?

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Eyedrop: Cromolyn, ketotifen eyedrops otc or rx like Patanol/Pataday which are very commonly prescribed. Make sure it is eye allergy and something else. Pink eye is usually viral. Herpes eye infection?  Foreign body? Go to ER or eye doctor right away.

Question 2

i have eye allergy  what can i do?

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Depending on what is: Causing it? See ophthalmologist, make sure not viral infection.

Question 3

please help me? what are eye allergies?

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Allergies: Allergies cause itching, tearing ; eye lid swelling. Over-the-counter allergy medicine ; eyedrops help relieve it. Zaditor (ketotifen) is a good eye drop. Loratidine or cetrizine are pills you can take to help as well.   Severe allergies can also cause itchy flaking skin around the eyes called atopic dermatitis, treated with eucerin or cetaphil cream.  If this does not help in 1-2 days go see your doctor.

Question 4

what can suddenly trigger eye allergies?

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Many things. : Causes  can range from  particles in the air(dust, pollen, animal dander) to makeup to soaps...See an allergist to help figure it out... But take some pictures to bring to the dr. ... It will be very helpful if your eye isn't affected the day of your visit

Question 5

how would you recommend i cure my eye allergies?

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Drops: There are a lot of good medical treatments(drops/pills), but if you truly want to "get rid" of your allergies you need to see an allergist.

Question 6

the most effective medication for my eye allergies is?

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Pataday: I like pataday. Also Bepreve (bepotastine besilate) and lastacaft- all very similar.

Question 7

how can i fix an eye allergy without taking medications?

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Washing and rinsing: If your reaction is due to cosmetics, washing off the offending agent right away can help.  If it is due to airborne allergens coming in contact with the eye, flushing with water can help rinse things out.  You can use cool compresses to settle the irritation and inflammation down.

Question 8

my eye allergies are really really bad. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Eye drops: Eye allergies (allergic conjunctivitis) can be very distressing due to the itch, redness and watering.  Otc eye drops available include  artificial tears, vasoconstrictors (get the red out) and ketotifen--most helpful of them all for most people.  However, there are many conditions that may be confused with severe eye allergies and an eye check by ophthalmologist or optometrist can help!

Question 9

what symptoms are typically associated with severe eye allergies?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Severe itching, redness, blurry vision, foreign body sensation  and tearing can be symptoms of eye allergies. There are several over-the-counter and prescription mediations for eye allergies. Cool compresses can be helpful for itching.  See your eyemd for examination and recommendations.

Question 10

how should i treat eye allergies without taking drugs all the time?

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Difficult: As long as you are in the environment in which the allergen exposure continues, you will have the allergies at these times.  Some are so bothered by this that they move to a new part of the country.   Perhaps you can eliminate the source where you live - such as mold in a house.  Good luck.

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