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I've got eye allergies for a week now which have been making me rub my eyes like crazy. so got an over the counter anti histamine eye drop and also i took claritin on days when it was really bad. my inner eyes get very itchy. how long can i continue?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You should: deal with the offending ALLERGEN ..for example do you own a PET??? (Particularly small animals) See a Board Certified ALLERGIST for some TESTING Hope this helps! Dr Z

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Answered 2/14/2016

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A member asked:

I've got eye allergies for a week now which have been making me rub my eyes like crazy. so got an over the counter anti histamine eye drop and also i took claritin on days when it was really bad. my inner eyes get very itchy. how long can i continue?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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