With springtime just around the corner, you’re probably spending more and more time outside. As beautiful and cheerful as the blooming flowers are, however, they can actually be harmful for your eyes. The pollen season usually brings hay fever, also known as springtime eye allergies. Here, your trusted optometrist from the Neal Eye Group discusses this condition in detail.
Trigger Allergens
The common culprit of springtime eye allergies is plant pollen from trees, grass, and flowers. If you tend to be susceptible to allergies, you may experience particular discomfort in the spring.
Usual Manifestations
If you experience watery eyes, runny nose, and constant sneezing that worsens at night, or when you go outside, then you may be suffering from springtime eye allergies. Our expert eye doctors also point to itchy, red, and swollen eyelids as common symptoms of seasonal eye allergies. In more severe cases, you may also develop conjunctivitis and other eye infections.
Reliable Remedies
The best way to relieve your discomfort is to avoid exposure to the allergens that cause irritation by reducing your time spent outside. We can also prescribe antihistamines to control your hypersensitivity reactions and improve your general quality of life during the spring.
We may recommend taking corticosteroids as well to reduce redness and swelling of your eyes, and we can prescribe decongestants to relieve your stuffy nose. If symptoms persist, we advise visiting our clinic immediately so our experienced eye doctor can perform a more thorough assessment and provide stronger prescriptions.
If you have any more questions about springtime eye allergies, call us at (610) 813-2988. We look forward to helping PA families in Lafayette Hill, Norristown, Philadelphia, and nearby PA areas achieve better visual health.
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