Allergy season is upon us once again. Hay fever, or seasonal allergies, is very common this time of year because of the amount of pollen in the air. Common symptoms to look out for often resemble a cold, runny and...
Tag: Allergic Conjunctivitis
Itchy Eyes
Allergic conjunctivitis caused by eye allergies is very common. Eye allergies, like other types, can be triggered by allergens including pollen, animal dander and dust mites. The most common symptom of allergic conjunctivitis is itchy eyes, the eyes may also...
Allergy Season
Allergy season is upon us once again and it is even more important now to understand symptoms and seek treatment. In the months of August and September, we see a lot of red, itchy and teary eyes. This happens because...
Dusty Weather
We’ve been having a lot of dust in the highveld lately. This kind of weather tends to create a lot of eye problems such as inflamed Pterygia (red patch on the white part of the eye), allergic conjunctivitis (itchy, red...