A Guide to Seasonal Eye Disease

If you have allergies, your body is sensitive to proteins or components in the world. A doctor calls these sensitive proteins antigens. Over time your body response to antigens may increase or decrease.

Increased outdoor time and pollen can aggravate existing eye conditions such as Dry Eyes or Ocular Surface Disease. This season can also cause havoc for contact lens wearers.

 

Treatment of Allergies

Prescription Remedies

Home Remedies

  • Anti-allergy medicines are very helpful in acute and chronic cases

  • Steroid Eyedrops rapidly decrease inflammation for acute attacks

  • Oral Steroids, Oral Anti-Histamines, and Nasal Sprays are very helpful

  • Avoid the allergens and use air filters

  • Eye drops or eye wash, artificial tears to wash away the antigens

  • Block an attack by applying a cold compress and avoid rubbing

 

Contact Lens Tips

  • Consider daily disposable lenses

  • Frequent cleaning and lens replacement

  • Wear your glasses more often. Some lenses, including gas permeable lenses may need enzymes

  • Rub your lenses when cleaning

  • Visit us to monitor any damage to the cornea or conjunctivitis