ALLERGIES AND YOUR EYES
Your eyes can feel the effects of seasonal allergies.
It all starts innocently enough, maybe with a walk
outside on a warm day. Before you know it, your eyes
are itching, burning, watering and swelling. Welcome
to allergy season.
Youʼre in good company if you suffer from eye
allergies. Up to 40% of the US population battle
allergy symptoms in their eyes. 50 million people
suffer from allergies.
Allergies are the eyes reaction to irritants like mold,
pollen and pet dander. Your
body produces histamine to
fight off the allergen, and your
eyes respond by turning red
and itchy, and maybe even
swelling.
You can do a lot on your
own to increase your comfort.
First and foremost, try to avoid whatever triggers
your allergies. That may mean staying indoors
on high pollen days or staying away from certain
animals. Donʼt rub your eyes! That will only make
the irritation worse.
Over the counter medicines can help when symptoms
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become severe. Oral antihistamines, or special allergy
eye drops like Alaway or Zaditor may help. Artificial
tears may also remove itchiness by washing allergens
from the eye.
Cool compresses on the eyes are a simple but effective
way to make yourself more comfortable.
Your eye doctor can help. For
those who suffer from more severe or
persistent eye allergies, an eye doctor
may be able to offer more effective
relief. Prescription eye drops can
work better than whatʼs available in
your pharmacyʼs shelves. If you wear contact lenses,
your doctor may switch you to daily replacement lenses
during allergy season.
“Allergy eyes” can look a lot like chronic eye
conditions such as ocular surface disease (dry eyes), or
eye infections. Only a doctor can tell the difference and
prescribe the proper treatment.
Whether itʼs pollen, mold, dust, or manʼs best friend,
any number of things can trigger eye allergies. With the
advice of your eye doctor, you can get relief from red,
itchy eyes.
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14 April 2017
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