| When life had begun to appear on earth, one of the | | | | people notice some seasonal flares to their symptoms. |
| first things to develop was the eyes. The importance | | | | The severity of PAC is less than that of SAC, and |
| of eyes for the survival of any species on the earth | | | | PAC is much more likely to be associated with |
| can be gauged from this fact. The defense | | | | perennial allergic rhinitis. |
| mechanisms put up by the body to protect eyes are | | | | What causes eye allergies? |
| quite striking. | | | | Eye allergies can occur alone or along with nasal |
| It includes the eyelids, eyelashes and the conjunctiva, | | | | allergy symptoms like a runny, itchy nose, nasal |
| which covers the eyeball. In spite of all this defense | | | | congestion or headache. They start when the body's |
| mechanism of the body, eyes continue to be one of | | | | immune system overreacts to something that is |
| the most sensitive organs in the human body and are | | | | ordinarily harmless. When the allergen comes in |
| always open to the attack of airborneallergens. | | | | contact with the eye, there's a reaction. The allergen |
| Eye Allergies: Overview | | | | causes cells in the eye to release histamine and other |
| Eye allergies are one of the most common disorders | | | | substances that cause blood vessels in the eyes to |
| of the eye, affecting an estimated 40 million | | | | swell and to become itchy, red and watery. |
| Americans. There are two types of eye allergies that | | | | If you have seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, the most |
| are most common: seasonal allergic conjunctivitis and | | | | common type of eye allergy, then grass, tree and |
| perennial allergic conjunctivitis. | | | | weed pollens may trigger your eye allergies. Pet hair, |
| Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis usually occurs during the | | | | dust mites and molds can also trigger symptoms for |
| spring and fall. It's triggered by outdoor allergens such | | | | some people during the year. |
| as tree, grass and weed pollen. | | | | WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR EYE |
| Perennial allergic conjunctivitis persists throughout the | | | | ALLERGY |
| year. It's caused by constantly present indoor allergens | | | | · You think your child needs to be seen |
| such as dust, mold, animal hair and pet dander. | | | | · Sacs of yellow fluid on whites of eyes or inner |
| Are there other symptoms of eye allergies? | | | | lids |
| People with SAC usually note the onset of symptoms | | | | · Eyelids are swollen shut (or almost) |
| during the spring and fall, and frequently note | | | | · Discharge on eyelids that's not cleared after |
| symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Symptoms include itchy | | | | taking allergy medicines for 2 days |
| eyes, burning of the eyes, and eye watering. In some | | | | The Natural Choice for Allergy Eye Relief |
| cases, people notice sensitivity to light and blurred | | | | Eye Doctor recommended Similasan Allergy Eye |
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| The eyes are usually red and the eyelids may become | | | | fight symptoms of allergies due to pollen, pet dander, |
| swollen. When the inside of the eyelid (the conjunctiva) | | | | mold spores and more. |
| is also swollen, the eyes may have a watery, | | | | The active ingredients in Similasan Allergy Eye Relief |
| gelatinous-like appearance, this is called "chemosis". | | | | eye drops work safely and effectively with no known |
| PAC typically occurs year-round, although many | | | | side effects and no known drug interactions. |