Can allergies cause dry eyes, and how should they be managed in Europe?

Dry eyes due to allergies explained: allergic conjunctivitis, tear film instability, histamine response, environmental triggers, and treatment criteria.

In this episode, we outline how allergic reactions affect the eyes and how doctors distinguish allergy-related dryness from other ocular conditions under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• How pollen, dust mites, and pet dander trigger histamine release

• Why allergic inflammation disrupts the tear film

• Symptoms: itching, redness, watery discharge, burning sensation

• The difference between allergic conjunctivitis and infectious conjunctivitis

• When lubricating eye drops or antihistamine drops may be considered

• The role of avoiding trigge ...