What Every Parent Needs to Know About Allergy Eye Drops for Kids

Allergy Eye Drops for Kids – Having allergies in the eyes is called allergic conjunctivitis. This is a very common eye problem. 

When allergens enter our eyes, our eyes secrete an enzyme called histamine to protect the eyes from this allergen. 

Due to this the eye becomes red, swollen, and starts itching. 

There is a burning sensation in the eyes and tears also come out in it.

Allergic
conjunctivitis does not spread from one person to another, whereas pink
eye, which we also call bacterial or viral conjunctivitis, spreads from
person to person. 

Allergic conjunctivitis
is caused by an allergic reaction to a substance while the pink eye is
caused by an infection with bacteria or viruses.

Causes of Eye Allergy in Kids

1) Chemicals

 
2) Pollen
 
3) Dust
 
4) Mold
 
5) Smoke
 
6) Pet dander
 
7) Cosmetic Products
 
 

allergy eye drops, antihistamine eye drops

 

Symptoms of Eye Allergy in Kids

1) Swollen, Red, and Itchy Eyes

2) Burning Sensation in Eyes

3) Watery Eyes

4) Light Sensitive Eyes

Due to this allergy, you may also have symptoms like headache, runny nose, and sneezing. 

 

Treatment for Eye Allergy in Kids

If
there is an allergy in the eyes, first of all, you should wash the eyes
several times a day with clean water and clean hands. 
 
After this, you should use eye drops as per the doctor’s advice like

1) Antihistamine Eye Drops (i.e. Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, Alcaftadine Ophthalmic Solution)

2) Eye Lubricants (Carboxymethylcellulose Eye Drops, Polyethylene Glycol Propylene Glycol Eye Drops)

3) Corticosteroids Drops (i.e. Prednisolone Eye Drops, Dexamethasone Eye Drops)

4) NSAID Eye Drops (i.e. Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Nepafenac Eye Drops, Bromfenac Eye Drops)

5) Cold Compress

 

When to Consult a Doctor

If even after two days, eye irritation, swelling, redness and itching persists in children.

1) Children have trouble in seeing through their eyes

2) Swollen eye that is shut closed

3) Baby gets fever

4) Continuous watery discharge from one or both eyes

 

 
 
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