Itchy, red and watery eyes are familiar symptoms for many people, especially during the spring and summer pollen season.

Allergic conjunctivitis and ocular allergy comprise a spectrum of immune-mediated disorders that primarily affect the ocular surface, resulting in symptoms such as itching, redness, tearing and, in ...

You wake up one morning with crusty lashes. As the day goes on, your eye won’t stop itching or watering. You might chalk it up to allergies or dry eyes, but then you catch a glimpse in the mirror and ...

An international study led by the University of Oulu provides new insight into why some people develop allergic eye symptoms easily, while others ...

There are several OTC therapies available to combat allergic conjunctivitis. The topical ophthalmic H1 antihistamines have a more rapid onset of action than oral H1 antihistamines but require more ...

There are several different common forms of allergic conjunctivitis: seasonal, perennial, vernal, and atopic, in addition to more rare forms. While seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC) does have the ...

Pink eye, medically known as conjunctivitis, affects millions of Americans each year. This common eye condition can range from mildly irritating to seriously uncomfortable, depending on its cause and ...

When it comes to eye allergies, the transition from allergen contact to bothersome symptoms has always been quick, appearing within a span of a few minutes. The initial stage of allergic ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

Pink eye is an inflammation of the lining of the eyelid and eyeball. The medical term for pink eye is conjunctivitis. The most noticeable symptom will be a pink or red irritated eye or eyes. Other ...