Question 1

how can i alleviate itchy eyes?

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Many causes: Depending on the underlying cause, most cases of itchy eyes can be successfully treated. Most common causes are allergies, dry eye, and blepharitis. See an eye md to help determine the underlying cause, and seek treatment advice. Often a drop such as an artificial tear, otc or rx drop for allergies, sometimes a short course of a mild topical steroid, is prescribed. Cool compresses can be helpful.

Question 2

is it okay to scratch my itchy eyes?

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Itchy eyes: Do not scratch your eyes, or you may suffer a corneal abrasion.  Rubbing the eyes may only make the allergic symptoms worse.  It may be better to try an allergy drop such as pataday, lastacaft, (alcaftadine) elestat, or zaditor.  Most of these medicines can be prescribed by your ophthalmologist.  Zaditor is available over-the-counter.

Question 3

what is the best way to relieve itchy eyes?

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Eyedrops: I would get some otc  allergy eydrops and use as directed. If these don't help than prescription drops can be prescribed.
Taking systemic anti-histamine generally are not effective for eye allergies.

Question 4

is there a quick and easy fir for itchy eyes?

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Maybe: First, try to identify the allergen which is causing the allergic reaction.  Wash the eyelids daily with warm water to flush debris away then try an over the counter antihistamine such as zaditor (ketotifen) to see if that stops the itching - works in the majority of cases.

Question 5

what is the best way to soothe your itchy eyes ?

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Cold compresses: Cold compresses and antihistamine eye drops. See your eye doctor for a recommendation on which eye drops are best for you. Using over the counter products can often lead to problems.

Question 6

are there any good home remedies for itchy eyes?

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Home remedy: There are no fda approved home remedies for your symptoms, but you can try a very mild eyedrop such as theratears, and see if this helps.

Question 7

any advice? i have been having itchy eyes lately?

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Itchy eyes: Can be treated with any of the over the counter allergy eye drops.  If these don't help, then see your ophthalmologist to discuss other treatment options, including prescription medications.

Question 8

why might someone get itchy eyes when around cats?

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Common allergy: Cats are a common source of allergens which elicit allergic symptoms in many sensitive people.  In fact, “This protein is contained in skin cells, urine and saliva, and triggers an allergic reaction. Dander is dead skin cells that are regularly sloughed off and replaced by new skin cells. All cats produce dander, but not all people are allergic to it.” (Excerpted from PetMD).

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: itchy eyes?

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Allergy: Itchy eyes are almost always from allergy or allergic conjunctivitis.

Question 10

what causes vibrating and itchy eyes and what is cure?

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Fasciculations?: Not sure what you mean by vibrating. There are eyelid twitches (usually a lower lid) when your eyes are open or "fasciculations" or quivering of the upper eyelids when eyes are closed while awake. Caffeine has been implicated in both these scenarios but it could be strain of facial muscles from stress or routine gesticulations (facial expressions). Itching is usually allergy but could b other prob.

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