why are my eyes itchy?
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Seasonal allergies Allergic symptoms are triggered by histamine, a compound released by cells to defend against allergens. Histamine causes an inflammatory response, and itchy eyes are among the common signs of histamine at work. One way to reduce symptoms is to avoid contact with seasonal allergens.
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The outer membrane of the eye is called the conjunctiva. Any irritation of the cornea or conjunctiva can lead to watery eye. Inflammation of the conjunctiva from (conjunctivitis) infection, irritants (chemical splash, etc.), or allergy (hay fever) is a common cause of itchy, watery eyes, as well as eye swelling.
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If you have allergies or a cold, you may have woken up with wet or crusted discharge in your eyes. This discharge can cause your eyes to become so wet or gummy that it may feel like your eyes are glued shut. This symptom is also referred to as sticky eyes.
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Allergies, infections, and even crying can cause your eyelids to redden. Red eyelids may also result from trauma to the eye area. Red eyelids are commonly associated with other symptoms like itching, swelling, irritation, bumps, increased tearing, or discharge. Allergies are a very common cause of red eyelids.
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We all dread certain times of the seasons when allergies strike hard. They make you sneeze and have itchy, watery eyes. When your eyes itch, the natural reaction is to rub them, which releases histamine into the lid tissue. This histamine then causes – you guessed it – eyelid twitching.
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With seasonal allergies, symptoms may be very similar to dry eye, but the telltale sign is itchiness. When the eye is sensitive to an allergen such as pollen or pet dander, histamine is released, causing the eyes to itch, tear, and redden. Depending upon which condition is affecting your eyes, the treatment will vary.
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It causes the eyes to become red, watery, and itchy. Although pink eye and eye allergies cause similar symptoms, they are two distinct conditions. Eye allergies are caused by an adverse immune reaction to certain substances, such as dust or pollen.
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Classic dry eye signs include dry, itchy, stinging, burning, or scratchy-feeling eyes, according to the Mayo Clinic. You might also experience sensitivity to light, eye redness, and a feeling like something is stuck in your eyes, among other symptoms.
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When you blink, your eyelid 'smears' a tear film over the surface of your eye. Due to some situations and/or diseases, this tear film breaks up (evaporates) much faster than it normally should, and leaves the surface of your eye exposed. This causes the gritty/scratchy feeling in your eye.
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A substance called histamine is released when the eyes come into contact with an allergen. Histamine causes many uncomfortable symptoms, such as itchy and watery eyes. It can also cause a runny nose, sneezing, and coughing. An eye allergy may happen at any time of year.
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People who have allergies are often quick to seek help for symptoms such as sneezing, sniffling, and nasal congestion. But allergies can affect the eyes, too. They can make your eyes red, itchy, burning, and watery, and cause swollen eyelids.
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In the inner parts of the ear, causes of itching become a little more complex. One of the most common culprits is allergies. The same histamine response that causes itchy hives on the skin, watery eyes, and sneezing can also cause the eustachian tube (the pathway that connects the ear to the throat) to become inflamed.
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If your eyes itch and are red, tearing or burning, you may have eye allergies (allergic conjunctivitis), a condition that affects millions of Americans. Many people will treat their nasal allergy symptoms but ignore their itchy, red, watery eyes.
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The most common cause of eye pain is simply having something in your eye. Whether it's an eyelash, a piece of dirt, or makeup, having a foreign object in the eye can cause irritation, redness, watery eyes, and pain.
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Allergies and eye infections can both cause your eyes to feel sore, red and itchy. Often, itchy or irritated eyes can become sore after excessive rubbing. The eye infection conjunctivitis is a particularly common cause of sore, red eyes. Contact lens irritation can also cause sore, red eyes.
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