Do I have an allergy in my eye?

Q. I am a woman in my 30s. Recently, my eyes were red and itchy, although it did clear after a few days. 

The same thing happened this time last year, could this be an allergy?

A. This must have been very uncomfortable for you. It is possible that the symptoms you describe may be caused by an allergy particularly if you have noticed that it is seasonal. Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva that is the thin skin covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelid. It can be caused by an allergy to pollen from grass or trees during the hay fever season. It tends to occur at the same time each year, usually for a few weeks. An allergy to dust mites or cosmetics is also a possibility. Eye drops are sometimes prescribed but it will usually resolve without treatment.