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Itchy eyes: Causes and treatments

  1. Causes
  2. Treatments


The medical term for itchy eyes is ocular pruritus ("proo-RIE-tus").

This article will help you learn more about itchy eyes and how you can get relief. (Spoiler alert: rubbing your eyes won't help.)

Causes of itchy eyes


Rubbing won't help your itchy eyes. In fact, it can make things worse.


Seasonal allergies cause what's known as allergic conjunctivitis. It's most common in the spring and fall and is caused by high pollen counts and exposure to outdoor allergens like grass and weeds.





If you wear contact lenses, itchy eyes can make lens wear very uncomfortable. Sometimes, if you are wearing your contacts too long or don't replace them frequently enough, this too can cause itchy eyes.

Because the causes for itchy eyes are so varied, if your symptoms are lasting, getting worse, or don't subside when allergy season winds down, make an appointment with your optician.

Treatments for itchy eyes




For this reason, consulting with your optician can be very helpful to determine the most effective remedy for itchy eyes.

Several different types of medications may help relieve ocular itching, but only your optician will know which treatment or combination of treatments is most suitable for your particular needs.


Above all, though it's tempting, don't rub itchy eyes. Rubbing releases more histamines that make the itching worse. It's also possible to cause a corneal abrasion by rubbing your eyes too vigorously or introduce bacteria to your eyes that can lead to an eye infection.

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