What should you know about both eyes being red and itchy?

Allergic conjunctivitis commonly affects both eyes and may cause itching, watering, redness, and puffy eyelids. Allergic rhinitis can add sneezing or a runny, blocked nose. Dust mites, pets, pollen, smoke, cosmetics, contact lenses, and dry air can irritate the eye surface.

Sticky discharge, marked tenderness, or symptoms that begin in one eye and spread can fit an infection, while severe pain or reduced vision needs a different assessment. Itchy Eyes provides more detail about this symptom.

Do not rub your eyes. Wash your hands, use a cool clean compress, and rinse away visible irritants with clean water or sterile saline. Pause contact lenses and eye makeup until the eyes are comfortable and clear. Keep bedroom fabrics clean if dust is a trigger, and reduce exposure to smoke or animals that provoke symptoms.

A pharmacist or clinician can advise whether Allergy Medication is suitable. Do not share towels, pillowcases, or eye products, especially when discharge is present.

Get urgent eye care for sudden vision change, severe pain, strong light sensitivity, an eye injury, chemical exposure, or a sensation that something is stuck in the eye. Arrange prompt review for increasing swelling, thick discharge, or symptoms that do not improve. Remove contact lenses and seek advice quickly if redness or pain develops while wearing them.

Ask what trigger is most likely, whether the pattern fits Allergic Conjunctivitis or another condition, and which drops are safe. Mention contact-lens use, discharge, pain, vision changes, and any nose or skin allergy symptoms.