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Allergens are around us all year, whether you are indoors or outdoors. They can trigger symptoms like coughing, sneezing, stuffy and runny nose… and swollen eyes. Once allergens come in contact with your eyes, they can cause the eyes to swell and become red, itchy, watery, and uncomfortable. Here are some helpful tips to help relieve eye allergies, but always check with your doctor or ophthalmologist before you try any treatment:

Sometimes it’s easy to tell what’s causing the burning sensation in your eyes. However, burning eyes can have simple to complex causes. For example, your eyes might burn if you get chemicals in them, such as shampoo ingredients, chlorine from a swimming pool, or sunscreen. Other common irritants that can make your eyes burn include makeup, skin moisturizers, soap and cleaning products.