Why do my eyes sting and turn red?

Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva in the presence of a certain allergen (grasses, dust mites, fungi, etc.). The symptoms are itching, redness, lacrimation, eye discharge with a white mucus component and photophobia. It can be limited to one season (spring) or it can be perennial. Sometimes, it is associated with other diseases (rhinitis, asthma, atopy).

It is advisable to avoid the allergen but if not, there are several measures that we must adopt: adequate hygiene, wash with physiological saline and no eye rubbing; In addition to taking antihistamines, anti-inflammatories and using topical corticosteroids.

When the treatment is suspended, the symptomatology can recur if one remains exposed to the allergen.