{"id":1164,"date":"2018-05-21T17:28:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-21T17:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bceye.com\/?p=1164"},"modified":"2018-05-21T17:28:18","modified_gmt":"2018-05-21T17:28:18","slug":"allergic-conjunctivitis-treating-your-itchy-tearing-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bceye.com\/allergic-conjunctivitis-treating-your-itchy-tearing-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergic Conjunctivitis | Treating Your Itchy Tearing Eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Itchy<\/p>\n

Spring is here and so are itchy eyes.\u00a0 Due to a shortened Spring, the pollen counts in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas have reached record highs.<\/p>\n

The pollen makes most of us miserable, with or without true allergies.\u00a0 Pollen can cause tremendous allergic reactions in our eyes producing the annoying symptoms of tearing and itchy eyes.<\/p>\n

Allergic Reaction<\/h2>\n

When pollen comes into contact with our eyes, it can set off an allergic reaction.\u00a0 The cornea and conjunctiva are the principal parts of the eye which can react strongly.<\/p>\n

Pollen causes our eyes to release “histamine,” the principal agent in allergic reactions.\u00a0 Histamine is responsible for the intense itchiness, puffiness and tearing that we all experience.<\/p>\n

Pollen Everywhere<\/h2>\n

Pollen is everywhere.\u00a0 The yellow dusting of pollen covers our cars and gets into our eyes.\u00a0 Pollen is unavoidable.<\/p>\n

The condensed Spring has increased the levels of pollens from trees, grass, flowers, etc.\u00a0 Everything beautiful of Spring seems to have pollen.<\/p>\n

Treating Eye Allergies<\/h2>\n

There are two ways to combat your eye allergies:\u00a0 limit exposure to the pollen and decrease the effects of the histamine released from our eyes.<\/p>\n

Reduce exposure:<\/p>\n