chlorine allergy?

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Yes, chlorine is an  allergen and can cause allergic conjunctivitis. This type of conjunctivitis  is not contagious.

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You can get antihistamine eye drops over-the-counter in most drug stores.  Try those to see if it helps.  Pre-treat half an hour before he goes into the pool to see if it can prevent the symptoms.

Another thing is that chlorine is a strong irritant and may be irritating his eyes chemically.  Chemical irritation has nothing to do with allergic reactions and thus would not respond to anti-allergy medications (such as Prednisone, antihistamines, etc.).

Has he been to an eye doctor to rule out eye diseases that may mimic eye allergy, such as dry eye?

Take care,

-Razzle