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Ah, the joys of spring! A time of year when the flowers are in full bloom and the sun is shining bright. Yet, for many of us, our everyday life throughout this season becomes much less enjoyable due to the uncomfortable symptoms of eye allergies. As pollen hits the air, the sneezing and itchy eyes begin to take hold. It becomes a real nuisance, especially when all you want is to get outdoors and enjoy some sunshine. If your eyes get red, watery, or swollen, you\u2019re not alone. Millions of people experience seasonal eye allergies or irritation and while there\u2019s no magic cure, there are ways to protect your eyes and get one step ahead of allergy season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why do allergies affect your eyes?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Allergies (also known as allergic conjunctivitis) can be triggered by indoor and outdoor allergens. Seasonal allergies like hay fever are an allergic reaction to airborne allergens like pollen and grass. Perennial allergic conjunctivitis is a variant caused by indoor allergens like pet dander, dust and mould spores. Keratoconjunctivitis, meanwhile, is inflammation of the cornea (the transparent front of the eye that focuses light) and the conjunctiva (the clear tissue that lines the white of the eye). Keratoconjunctivitis is caused not only by allergies but also infections and autoimmune diseases. Allergies can also be set off by irritants such as cigarette smoke, exhaust fumes and some perfumes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When microscopic particles enter your eyes; your body’s immune system responds. The mast cells, or immune cells, release chemicals like histamine. These chemicals alert white blood cells, such as eosinophils, to quickly move to the affected area and respond to the perceived threat. The flood of white blood cells makes the small blood vessels in the conjunctiva of your eye swell and become inflamed. The result? Redness, itchiness, inflammation, puffiness and tearing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People with seasonal allergies to pollen will be most affected during spring and summer when pollen count is high and during dry and windy weather conditions. On the other hand, for individuals that have other kinds of allergies to things like mould, dust mites and animal fur, symptoms can occur year-round whenever they are exposed to any one of their triggers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The most common symptoms of eye allergies:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n