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I went to the doctor and i was told i have bilateral allergic conjunctivitis. my eyes are so puffy. i was prescribe eye drops. and also allergic medicine. i cant stop rubbing both eyes. what can i do to stop rubbing it & stop the puffy?

Q: i went to the doctor and i was told i have bilateral allergic conjunctivitis. my eyes are so puffy. i was prescribe eye drops. and also allergic medicine. i cant stop rubbing both eyes. what can i do to stop rubbing it & stop the puffy?

: Try an oral anti histamine such as Claritin or Allegra. Good Luck

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Try an oral anti histamine such as Claritin or Allegra. Good Luck

Answered 4/24/2022

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A member asked:

I went to the doctor and i was told i have bilateral allergic conjunctivitis. my eyes are so puffy. i was prescribe eye drops. and also allergic medicine. i cant stop rubbing both eyes. what can i do to stop rubbing it & stop the puffy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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