**Allergic conjunctivitis is usually not serious, but severe inflammation can rarely affect your vision.**
You may have itching, redness, and watery eyes after exposure to pollen, dust mites, or pet dander. Symptoms can persist if you keep encountering your trigger. Cool compresses, artificial tears, and reducing exposure can help you feel better. If you develop eye pain, light sensitivity, or vision changes, you need a clinician to check for other causes.
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Is Allergic conjunctivitis serious?
Allergic conjunctivitis is usually not serious and often improves with treatment and less exposure to your allergy triggers. Severe inflammation can rarely affect your vision. Use cool compresses and artificial tears, and ask a pharmacist about antihistamine eye drops. Stop wearing contact lenses while you have symptoms. Get prompt medical care for eye pain, light sensitivity, intense redness, or blurred vision that persists after wiping away discharge. See a clinician if your symptoms worsen or do not improve with home care.