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HELP! Extremely itchy red eyes for almost a year

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cristen49565
cristen49565

Hello- I have never had allergies in my life until recently. Starting about a year ago, I get red, extremely itchy eyes on and off. I’ve been to the allergist who claims I am not allergic to anything and the eye doctor who claims it is most certainly an allergy. I have been on steroid and anti histimine eye drops and both help for a day or so but then im right back where I was. I’m absolutely desperate as it is really messing with my daily life. I will get itchiness, puffiness and redness in the middle of work and have to step outside for a few moments. The allergist said theres nothing more she can do unless she has an idea of whats causint it. Whatever it is, I believe it is an indoor allergen, as being outside makes it better, but it happens both at work and at home. What could this be??

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  • moon53540
    moon53540 cristen49565

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    Have you changed fabric conditioner or washing powder since it started. Or maybe got a new item of clothing you wear a lot. It could even be from a perfume. I get a similar problem with my eyes. I was originally told it was my contact lenses but I stopped wearing them and I still get it sometimes.

    There are certain chemicals in cleaning products and a lot of shampoos that irritate me, I have to check everything in the ingredients before buying them. There are some preservatives in shampoos, make up, suncream and cleaning products ending in zolinone I have to avoid. Other peoples perfume can sometimes irritate me too. Most of my stuff is that environment friendly stuff because it doesn't have all those chemicals in.

    Are you taking your drops regularly?

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