Eye allergies: Causes and symptoms

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Thai Hung - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International Hospital.
Humid air, pollen, ... are among the causes of eye allergies. Make the patient always feel uncomfortable in the eyes.

1. Be careful with eye allergies

Allergic eye allergies are also known as allergic conjunctivitis and occur when the eyes react to an irritant. These substances are called allergens. When the body reacts to an allergen, it causes an allergic eye reaction.
The immune system is always working to protect the body, helping the body to fight harmful external factors such as viruses and bacteria. However, this faulty system can also cause immune reactions to substances that are thought to be dangerous. That is the phenomenon of eye allergy.
The immune system produces substances that fight allergens, which are harmless to the body but lead to many unpleasant symptoms such as itchy, red, and watery eyes.

2. Common symptoms of eye allergies

Eye allergy symptoms are quite obvious compared to other eye diseases. Common symptoms such as itchy or burning eyes, watery eyes, red eyes, may or may not have rust around the eyes, eye allergy, eyelid swelling or puffiness, conjunctival edema...
Condition This can happen in both eyes or in both eyes. In some cases, these symptoms may be accompanied by a runny nose, stuffy nose, or sneezing. Therefore, when experiencing the above symptoms, immediately think of an eye allergy to consult a doctor for timely and effective treatment.

3. Causes of eye allergies?

Eye allergy is a common disease in daily life. Eye allergies are caused by an adverse immune response to a certain allergen. Most reactions are triggered by allergens present in the environment such as pollen, smog, mold, pet dander...
Eye allergies can occur at any time. However, the disease is especially common in spring, summer and autumn when trees, grass and flowers are in full bloom. Allergic eye reactions commonly occur in sensitive individuals exposed to allergens. Food allergies can also cause eye allergy symptoms.
Besides, itchy eyes, weather allergies can also occur when the weather changes suddenly, wet. Bringing in irritants such as pollen, tobacco, ... can make allergies more serious such as seasonal allergic eye inflammation.

4. Common allergic eye lesions

The common allergic eye lesions cause quite specific diseases. From identifying the right disease and the cause will have the right treatment.
Allergic conjunctivitis: This is the most common disease with symptoms of itchy eyes, watery eyes, more severe eyelid twitching, photophobia, edema... Keratitis: The cornea is an avascular organ. is nourished by oxygen and osmosis, allergic manifestations appear to be more silent and rare. Keratitis is often caused by an allergy to endogenous factors such as allergic keratitis caused by a toxin of mycobacteria - spirochetes syphilis, nodular keratitis due to streptococcal allergy, keratitis following a viral infection. pox, shingles... There is also keratitis due to inflammation in the sclera and episclera. Inflammation inside the eyeball: Although it is difficult for an allergen to get inside the eyeball, we still have allergic diseases. Inflammation of the inside of the eyeball can cause serious eye conditions such as vitreous allergic uveitis,... Allergic eye disease can be accompanied by allergies of other organs such as allergies. pollen allergy, allergic rhinitis, food allergies, medications, asthma...

The Eye Unit under the Department of Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat and Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Vinmec International General Hospital, has the function of comprehensive eye and vision health care for children, adults and the elderly, including monitoring. check for refractive errors, physical examination, diagnostic ultrasound, laser treatment and surgery. In addition, the Eye Unit also has the task of coordinating with other clinical departments in the treatment of pathological complications and eye injuries, including chronic conjunctivitis.
Specialist II Nguyen Thai Hung has 13 years of experience as an eye doctor at C Hospital Da Nang and Ngu Hanh Son General Hospital - Da Nang. Currently working as an Ophthalmologist at the Inter-specialty Clinic of Medical Examination - Internal Medicine, Vinmec International General Hospital Da Nang.
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