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Article: Drops help prevent itchy eyes
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- February 6, 2000
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Dreading allergy season? For those afflicted with eye allergies -
"allergic conjunctivitis" - sodium cromoglycate might be a solution.
Allergic conjunctivitis can be triggered by several different
sources. Hay fever is a common symptom usually associated with
intense itching of the eyes.
How does sodium cromoglycate work? Allergic symptoms occur when
most cells in the mucus membranes of the eyes and nose release
histamine in response to allergens such as pollen or dust.
It's the release of histamine that triggers the itching,
grittiness, redness and increased watering of the eyes. Opticrom eye
drops with sodium cromoglycate block the release of potent chemicals
such as histamine so that the ...