Eye Allergies and Irritations
Almost everyone has experienced red, itchy, and watery eyes. Eye allergies and irritations are very common, and there are many ways to relieve the symptoms.
Causes of Eye Allergies and Irritations
When an allergen, such as pollen, comes in contact with your eyes, histamines are released to help fight off these allergens. This causes eyes to become watery, red, and itchy. Other frequent irritants of eyes include dust, pet dander, mold, and smoke.
Ways to Relieve Eye Allergies and Irritations
There are a lot of eye drop options on the market, and they all have a slightly different function. Whether it’s itch, redness, or dry-eye relief, it’s important to make sure you use the correct eye drop.
- Redness Relief: Red eye relief drops targets redness to brighten the eyes.
- Eye Allergy Relief: This drop is formulated to treat symptoms, such as redness and itchiness, that are caused by allergies.
- Artificial Tears/Lubricant Eye Drops: Artificial tears mimic many of the same properties as natural tears to provide soothing relief for dry eyes.
- Multi-Symptom Relief: Some drops contain multiple formulas to quickly treat multiple symptoms of mild eye irritations.