Watery, Itchy Eye Allergies

About Watery, Itchy Eye Allergies
Itchy, watery, red eyes can be a real bother especially during “ragweed” and “pollen” allergy seasons in Massachusetts. These symptoms of eye allergies and allergic conjunctivitis are extremely common and troubling for patients. An allergic reaction that affects the conjunctiva, which is the clear layer of skin overlying the eyes, is referred to as Allergic Conjunctivitis.

Liquid Antigen Eye Allergy Test
Getting help for watery, itchy eyes begins with trying to find the cause of the allergic symptoms and discomfort. We can help reduce eye allergies by identifying substances that you are most allergic to through “no needle no injection” in office skin testing that uses liquid antigens on a plastic applicator placed on your forearm with gentle pressure-and it provides results in less than 15 minutes. By more accurately determining if and to which antigens you are allergic, it gives us the ability to identify where they might be present in the environment and deal with them accordingly, along with the eye symptoms and signs of the allergy. This in office testing is covered by almost all major health insurance companies.

If you or someone you know suffers with watery, itchy red eyes during “ragweed” or “pollen’ season or experiences eye allergies and needs help, there are many very effective eye drops we can prescribe.