What causes itchy eyes in spring



Itchy eyes in spring are usually caused by allergic conjunctivitis, spring cicatricial conjunctivitis, seasonal conjunctivitis and other causes.

1. Allergic conjunctivitis: spring seasonal changes, more dust particles floating in the air and other factors cause allergic conjunctivitis, manifested as itchy eyes, burning sensation, foreign body sensation, increased mucous secretion from the surface of the eye, the serious cases will affect vision, corneal infections and so on.

2. Spring Catarrhal Conjunctivitis: Many pollens float in the air in the spring, and the conjunctiva of the eyes will be in contact with the pollen and there will be tearing, redness of the eyes, itchy eyes, etc., and the symptom of itchy eyes is very obvious. Patients have been trying to rub their eyes with their hands, which is a typical clinical manifestation of spring catarrhal conjunctivitis.

3. Seasonal conjunctivitis: mostly the eyes are allergic to some substances in spring, such as pollen, dust mites, cosmetics and other allergens, manifested as itchy eyes, photophobia, tearing and so on. Seasonal onset, contact with allergens will be an acute attack, away from the allergen symptoms will be relieved.

Spring itchy eyes should avoid contact with allergens, daily wash your face and hands with water, do not rub your eyes with your hands. If the symptoms can not be relieved, you should go to the hospital in time for treatment.