Allergies and Your Eyes
Emmy, Valerie, Mary, Julie
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.
You’re 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.
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12 June 2015
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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. Don’t rub your eyes! That will
only make the irritation worse.
Over the counter medicines can help when symptoms 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 what’s available on your pharmacy’s 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 it’s pollen, mold, dust, or man’s 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.
Terri Antone, Antone Optical