Are you allergy eyes annoying you? Are they itchy? Are they red? Do they burn? Yes, these all can be symptoms of allergy eyes.
Allergy eyes can be caused from a number of factors. These can include such environmental factors as: pollen, dust, fragrance, and weeds. Allergy eyes can be a problem for some people all year around or they can become worse in the spring and fall months. If you have problems with allergy eyes all year long then more than likely you are allergic to something that is in your home such as dust, dust mites or possibly even your pet. If you have problems in the spring and fall months, you may have an allergy to pollen from certain flowers or trees.
What can you do about allergy eyes?
First, you need to pinpoint the allergy if you can. This will make it easier for you to avoid the allergen in the first place. For instance, you need to pay attention to when your eyes begin to bother you. Do they begin to itch when you go outdoors? Do they itch when are in certain locations?
Of course, the best way to avoid allergy eyes is to avoid the allergies. However, if pollen is your allergy problem, you do need to be aware of the fact that pollen can blow in the air. It can also travel for many miles. This means avoiding certain areas may not be enough to stop your allergy eyes. You may also need to take other measures such as:
Keeping your windows closed to keep the pollen outside (this includes car windows) Washing your hands as soon as you enter your house. Changing clothes as soon as you are home for the evening Drying your clothes in the dryer instead of outside Washing your hair more often during allergy season Wearing sun glasses when you are outside to protect your eyes Have someone else do your outside chores, especially lawn care
Consider Using Medications
Yes, there are medications that can be used to treat your allergy eyes. First, you may consider using a nasal corticosteroid such as Nasacort or Nasonex that you spray into your nose. These are supposed to help relieve nasal congestion and other allergy symptoms, including eye allergies.
If a nasal corticosteroid is not enough to control your allergies, you may want to try using an antihistamine to help counteract the histamine in your body. Finally, you should use eye drops to help rinse out the allergens from your eye. Some people also find relief by using cold gel packs on their eyes.
Yes, for many people there are allergies all around them. Yet, that doesn’t mean they have to live a life filled with itchy, red eyes.
Sources:
webmd.com