What can I do to reduce eye irritation?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

To reduce eye irritation it is important to recognize what is causing your eye irritation in order to help treat it. Eye irritation may be caused by contact lenses, dry eyes, dust, a foreign object, allergies, and direct mechanical trauma. Here are some tips for reducing eye irritation from various causes:

For contact lenses, change the lenses as prescribed, clean them with appropriate cleanser and do not wear them longer than recommended. - For dry eyes, try saline tears.
If you are in a region or job where you are exposed to particulates or dust, it is important to wear eye protection.
If you have watery eyes, nasal congestion and are sneezing, possibly your irritated eyes are a sign of seasonal allergies, which can be treated with an antihistamine.

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