Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My 3 year old son is constantly rubbing his eyes, but his eyes aren't red or tearing. saline drops do not help. could he have allergies?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Sure: Ocular itch is a classic side effect of allergies and nasal plugging. There are over the counter allergy eye drops but you really should see your doctor to discuss appropriate therapy before simply treating a three year-old on your own.
Answered 4/1/2013
5.2k views
Eye rubbing: Yes, he could have allergies; however, children sometimes rub their eyes due to blepharitis (an overgrowth of bacteria and build up of dried mucous along the lids) or if their vision is blurry. Checking children for glasses requires a process called retinoscopy where an ophthalmologist uses the refection from the eye (red eye when you take a flash photo) to evaluate the appearance of the light.
Answered 4/1/2013
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My son is 9 months old. I think he has some seasional allergies. He is sneezing a lot, red watery eyes, and runny nose and all discharge is clear?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What should I do about my 5 yr. Olds itchy, red and swollen allergy eyes ? Over the counter eye drops don't help. He takes benedrly and zyrtec (cetirizine)
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
4 year old son seeing rainbow after looking at light. Eyes little red. History of allergies. Could allergy cause this?
My 11 year old son has stuffy nose and has had red eyes for 3 days already, could it be allergy?
My 2 year old eyes are red,I don't think it's a pink eye because it doesn't have crust on it just red and itchy...she has allergies?
Can 10 month old baby have seasonal allergies ? Always rubbing nose and eyes.. Eyes are red...Running nose clear ....
I have done cross linking procedure twice on both eyes. I have scleral lenses for almost a year now. My eyes in the last few +/-2 months have been constantly red & get headaches. Could it be an infection or an allergy or should the lenses be changed?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
