Eye allergy
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May 27, 2019
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Every year, May and June is the time when doctors get to see a lot of eye allergy cases in their clinics. Here is a short write up to sensitise you about eye allergy. Medical term used to describe eye allergy is “ocular allergy” or “allergic conjunctivitis”. It occurs on exposure to various allergens such as mold spores, animal dander, dust mites, etc. In most cases, it occurs in both eyes and symptoms appear quickly. Common symptoms include, itching, burning, watering and redness of the eye, and puffiness of the eyelids. You may also have runny or itchy nose, sneezing, coughing or a sinus headache.
When you have eye allergy, visit an eye doctor. Eye doctor will generally treat you with eye drops that act against allergy and artificial tears that soothe your eye.
In addition to medication, you can do a few things that will help you in case of eye allergy. Avoid rubbing your eye and avoid agents that caused it like dust. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Wash bed linens and pillowcases in hot water and detergent. Avoid dust, pets, pollen and mold, Wear sun glasses while going outside. Keep windows closed and use air conditioner in your car.
Eye allergy has irritating symptoms. Medication, precautionary measures and other measures can help you to keep yourself healthy.
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Disclaimer: Don’t follow any suggestions in this article without consulting a qualified doctor
References:
- Allergic conjunctivitis. University of Michigan. http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/Ophthalmology/glaucoma/AllergicConjunctivitis.pdf
- Eye allergy. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. https://www.aafa.org/eye-allergy-conjunctivitis/