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Continuous Itching In Eyes Since Last Three Days
Question: continuous itching in eyes since last three days
Brief Answer:
artificial tears and topical antihistamine drops
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The most common reason for continuous itching is allergic conjunctivitis.
If you know the particular allergen that is causing the problem for you then you an avoid it. It may be dust, pollen, animal dander
In addition, the following may also help: (1) the use of artificial tears- these help to dilute the allergen and any substance on the surface of the eyes that is irritating them.
It helps to flush the eyes
(2)topical antihistamines drops to the eyes eg elestat or optivar or emadine or ketotifen
(3)other allergy drops eg pataday or alomide
You can consider the use of the tears along with one of the allergy drops for faster relief
If you still have symptoms then you can add an oral antihistamine temporarily eg zyrtec, allegra, claritine, benadryl etc
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
artificial tears and topical antihistamine drops
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The most common reason for continuous itching is allergic conjunctivitis.
If you know the particular allergen that is causing the problem for you then you an avoid it. It may be dust, pollen, animal dander
In addition, the following may also help: (1) the use of artificial tears- these help to dilute the allergen and any substance on the surface of the eyes that is irritating them.
It helps to flush the eyes
(2)topical antihistamines drops to the eyes eg elestat or optivar or emadine or ketotifen
(3)other allergy drops eg pataday or alomide
You can consider the use of the tears along with one of the allergy drops for faster relief
If you still have symptoms then you can add an oral antihistamine temporarily eg zyrtec, allegra, claritine, benadryl etc
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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