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Is Seasonal Eye Allergy Contagious?
Question: Does eyes seasonal allergies spread over from people to people?
Brief Answer:
No, unless it is an infective conjunctivitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. No, seasonal eye allergy does not spread from person to person.
2. A person may have a similar allergy.
3. Conjunctivitis is a similar infection, which easily spreads from person to person.
4. Get an eye check-up done to differentiate allergic conjunctivitis from infective conjunctivitis.
If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
No, unless it is an infective conjunctivitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. No, seasonal eye allergy does not spread from person to person.
2. A person may have a similar allergy.
3. Conjunctivitis is a similar infection, which easily spreads from person to person.
4. Get an eye check-up done to differentiate allergic conjunctivitis from infective conjunctivitis.
If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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