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will call you back within one business day. An inflammation in
one or both eyes is often caused by allergies or environmental
irritants. Sometimes the cause of the allergy or irritant can be
hard to find. Do your eyes swell and itch when you pet a cat? Do
they get red, watery, and itchy every spring or summer? If so,
you may have an allergy to animals or pollen. Along with dust
and mold, animals and pollen are the most common causes of
allergies. With an allergy, both eyes are almost always
inflamed. Treating the Symptoms. The only cure for an allergy is
to avoid the substance, or allergen, that’s causing the allergy.
Eyedrops and cold compresses can help reduce swelling and
relieve redness and itching. Symptoms usually take 4–6 weeks to
clear up. If your allergy is severe, your doctor may prescribe
oral medication, such as antihistamines or steroids, or refer
you to a specialist. Air pollution, smoke, and fumes can
irritate your eyes and cause the