Don't Scratch Those Itchy Eyes

Five Ways To Fight Itchy Eyes

“Don't scratch,” is a phrase mom told each of us a hundred times or more. Poison ivy, eczema due to an allergic reaction, or any other rash or infection is going to itch – the itching sensation is tied to histamine being released into the body – but giving in to the temptation to scratch is almost always counterproductive. Especially when it's the eyes that are itching. Itchy Eyes can be caused by several factors, from conjunctivitis (the dreaded “pink eye”) to allergic reactions. Allergy sufferers are especially prone to itchy eyes during the late spring and early summer months when fresh-cut grass and pollen are in the air.

If you suffer from itchy eyes, there are several things you can try to alleviate the symptom:

• 1. If allergies are the cause of your itchy eyes, try a histamine blocker (also called antihistamine) to prevent, or at least reduce, an allergic reaction.



• 2. Apply a cool compress to the eyes to take care of mild discomfort. If you have viral conjunctivitis, there is no cure for your itchy eyes, but this method can relieve the itching temporarily.



• 3. If you suffer from dry eye syndrome – a leading cause of itchy eyes – you can take our Dry Eye Relief tear stabilizing supplement to help get rid of the itch.



• 4. If you think there is an object in your eye causing the itching, washing the eyes may remove the object.



• 5. Artificial tears are an effective method for relieving itchy eyes. Though this remedy is available over-the-counter, stronger versions can be prescribed by an ophthalmologist.


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