Whenever people prone to allergies come into contact with allergens, their immune system overreacts. Immune cells called mast cells release large amounts of histamine, which binds to receptors in tissues causing them to enlarge or dilate. It is your body’s way of fighting off the allergen. Your eyes may become swollen, red, watery, itchy and irritated.
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