Your eyes are itching, but you don't know why. The most common causes of itchy eyes include:
- Allergies - often cause redness and itching, but is not contagious
- Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) - may be caused by a bacteria or a virus, often highly contagious and common in young children
- The common cold - occasionally
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Source:
"Allergic Conjunctivitis." Familydoctor.org Jan 06. American Academy of Family Physicians. 02 Apr 07.

