5 Most Common Causes of Itchy Eyes and Recommended Treatment

Most Common Causes of Itchy Eyes

Allergies

Most of the time, itchy eyes are caused by seasonal or perennial allergies. If your eyes get itchy, red and puffy during specific times of the year, you may experience a seasonal allergy to pollen or outdoor allergens like grass and weeds. Seasonal allergies are usually triggered by histamine and accompanied by sneezing and nasal congestions.

Perennial allergies, as opposed to seasonal ones, can occur throughout the whole year and can be caused by certain products (shampoo, detergent) in your home, mold, dust, and pet dander.

Treatment: Over-the-counter antihistamine medications is usually the first line of treatment in controlling and decreasing symptoms. Corticosteroids can also help you reduce inflammation. In the case of perennial allergies, you can also opt for a skin test.