Allergy

Allergy

Reaction of the body's immune system to a foreign substance (e.g., pollen, animal dander, etc. ). When the eyes are affected, the most common symptoms are redness, itching, chemosis, tearing, swollen eyelids and stickiness. Read more about allergies and the eyes.

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