"'If you find your eyes are having an allergic-type reaction, like red, itchy or watery eyes, it could be the Christmas tree in your house,' Mr Wicks, an advisor to eye drops company GoldenEye, said. 'It's important to treat the symptoms straight away, to stop them from progressing further and potentially spoiling Christmas. 'In some cases, irritation can lead to blepharitis or even styes, as the urge to rub itchy eyes can introduce infection.'"
"Most of the Christmas Tree Syndrome reactions are caused by pollen, mould and dust, Mr Wicks said. Real trees collect pollen outdoors before being cut, meaning they can bring it into the home. Another culprit is mould that lives on the trees and thrives in warm indoor environments, especially when the heating is on. Previous studies have found dozens of types of mould on Christmas tree samples, which can trigger red, watery eyes and breathing difficulties."
Christmas trees can cause runny nose, sneezing, coughing and itchy, red, watery eyes, a phenomenon called Christmas Tree Syndrome. Symptoms often mimic hay fever and can progress to conjunctivitis, blepharitis or styes if irritation leads to eye rubbing and infection. Causes include pollen collected outdoors, mould that thrives in warm indoor environments, terpenes in tree sap, farm chemicals, and dust mites on artificial trees, decorations and lights. Simple risk-reduction steps include shaking trees before bringing them inside and treating symptoms promptly to prevent worsening or secondary infections.
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