Hi, welcome to the forum, her symptoms are suggestive of allergic conjunctivitis. It is predominantly seen in young adults. This happens as soon one is exposed to allergen in the form of dust, pollen etc.
She needs to get evaluated clinically as well as certain tests will be help to determine the cause, they are
- Conjunctival scrapings - may be evaluated for the presence of eosinophils.
- Tear film levels of IgE
- Mast cell activity can be measured by immunoassay testing of tears
Usual management consists of
- Basic eye care - should not rub your eyes.
- Treatment of dry eyes- use of artificial tears throughout the day (when exposed) will dilute the allergen.
- Allergen avoidance- You need to find the allergen and you need to avoid further exposure. Keep a diary of all the things you are exposed to rule out the allergens. - Allergy evaluation - You need to consult allergy specialist for evaluation of the allergen by skin testing. A history of concomitant rhinitis, asthma, or systemic allergic will be useful to know the allergen. Take care and regards.
No changes that we know of. No pets then and none now.
Any pets or something new that was not there when she was little?