Allergy Season is Upon Us

Allergies in Western NC

 

Do your eyes suffer from the following symptoms?

• redness
• swelling
• itching
• dry

If so, you're either suffering from allergies or an after-exposure to something. If allergies are getting the best of your eyes, be sure to do the following:

• Rinse your eyes with over-the-counter eye washing solutions. Using an eye wash will eliminate the eye of the allergens. Dust, mold, pollen, and trees can do a number on your eyes.
• Avoid using Visine or Murine. Those solutions only give temporary relief and never actually solves the problem. Stay away from anything that "gets the red out".
• Put cold packs on your eyes to reduce swelling and itching.
• Use refrigerated No-preservative artificial tears hourly. This will help to sooth and flush the eyes.
• Consider trying an over-the-counter antihistamines, such as Chlor-Trimeton or Benadryl. If you find this beneficial, you may want to consult your general physician to prescribe other antihistamines.
• If you can determine what you are allergic to, try to avoid contact with them, to minimize the problem.
• Consider using glacier type glasses with side shields when out in the pollinated summer.

Allergies tend to get the best of us during this time of year. Don't suffer. See your favorite Fairview NC Eye Doctor. Dr. Haley Ammons Perry, OD will be able to prescribe eye drops for allergy related issues. Call today for an appointment, or visit or website to make a request for an appointment. www.visualeyesoptometic.com