Allergy
From about kindergarten age, an allergy can be the trigger for a reddened eye. Approximately one third of allergic children react with red, watery eyes on contact with the allergens. In addition, the eye itches strongly, burns and clear secretion flows.
In addition, the child’s nose runs because the excess tear fluid runs off via the nasolacrimal duct. It is also possible that the child often has to sneeze. The doctor may prescribe anti-allergic tablets or eye drops for the underlying allergy.
An allergy test can narrow down what exactly causes the allergy. Even in the case of severe itching, it is important not to rub the eyes, as this additionally irritates the mucous membrane of the eye, which makes the symptoms even more noticeable and the eye reddens more.
