eye doctor laguna niguel can help beat eye allergies

May Is Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month

Are you sneezy and sniffly? Do you have itchy eyes that water a lot? Is your child constantly rubbing his/her eyes? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may have allergic conjunctivitis or eye allergies.

Causes of Allergic Conjunctivitis or Eye Allergies

Eye allergies occur when your immune system recognizes a substance as an allergen and reacts to it. Most common symptom is itching. But you may also have redness, tearing, swelling and discomfort. Pollen and mold are two most common allergens that can cause your allergy symptoms. Many of these symptoms can also be associated with other eye conditions such as dry eyes,infections that can be serious and threaten your eyesight.

Prevention and Treatment

So if you or a loved one have any of these symptoms you should get your eyes checked by an eye doctor to diagnose and treat properly. It is never recommended to rub your eyes forcefully as you may cause corneal abrasions or other serious eye injuries. You can also easily transfer germs into your eyes from dirty hands that can cause other eye problems such as infections. Kids and contact lens wearers are at most risk for infections. Please pay attention to your children’s behavior as they often don’t complain. If you are a contact lens wearer who has moderate to severe allergies consider switching to daily lenses.

There are a lot of effective over the counter eye drops but it is important to choose the correct one for your diagnosis. So don’t get lost in the eye drop aisle of your pharmacy and certainly don’t pick the wrong eye drops. A few other simple things to do to help is wash your pillowcases frequently, close your doors and windows during your allergy season to minimize pollen exposure. If you have a pet that goes out consider washing them frequently to remove allergens they may carry in. And again make sure to visit your eye doctor Laguna Niguel for a check up to tailor a proper treatment for your signs and symptoms. We love eyes at Today’s Vision Optometry, Laguna Niguel. Call us at (949) 716-3937 to schedule your next check up.

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