Symptoms Of Allergic Conjunctivitis

Swollen eyelids is a common symptom

The most common symptoms include swollen eyelids, redness, soreness, itchiness, burning, watering discharge and tearing-up. These symptoms can usually be treated by over-the-counter medications. If they become more severe or unbearable, it is a good idea to consult a physician, who can prescribe more powerful prescription medications.

Allergic conjunctivitis is often associated with other symptoms related to general allergies, such as wheezing, sneezing, coughing and runny nose. Therefore, the presence of other allergy symptoms is a good indication of allergic conjunctivitis and not some other eye disorder. If unsure, consulting a health care professional is the safest bet.

Rarer symptoms include severe/shooting pain in the eye, sensitivity to light, intense redness and blurred or distorted vision. If any of these symptoms occur, consult a health care professional immediately.

*Allergic conjunctivitis is noncontagious, so there is no chance of spreading this condition to others