Spring time Red eye?!?
If you suffer from red, puffy, itchy eyes as the weather warms, WE CAN HELP.
Allergic Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the mucous membranes due to a reaction to an irritant in our environment. Allergic conjunctivitis symptoms typically occur in both eyes and include redness, swelling of the eyelids, dark circles, watery discharge, contact lens intolerance – and most notably, ITCH. If you are supposed to take an allergy pill, try to start them BEFORE symptoms start!
What causes Allergic Conjunctivitis?
Pink eye and allergies can come on with similar symptoms and it is imperative to distinguish between the two.
“Pink eye”, or Acute Conjunctivitis, is a contagious infection to the mucus membranes which cover the white surface of the eyes and line the inside of the eyelids. Pink eye is caused by virus or bacteria and symptoms include eye pain, swelling of the eyelids, redness, light sensitivity and watering or a thick or gooey discharge. Pink eye normally affects only 1 eye, but can spread to both quickly.
If you have any symptoms of itch, redness, or pain, please call our office immediately, so our doctors can identify the problem and prescribe the correct medication to make you feel BETTER!
If you suffer from red, puffy, itchy eyes as the weather warms, WE CAN HELP.
Allergic Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the mucous membranes due to a reaction to an irritant in our environment. Allergic conjunctivitis symptoms typically occur in both eyes and include redness, swelling of the eyelids, dark circles, watery discharge, contact lens intolerance – and most notably, ITCH. If you are supposed to take an allergy pill, try to start them BEFORE symptoms start!
What causes Allergic Conjunctivitis?
- The outdoors – pollen, fresh grass growth, ragweed
- The indoors – mold, dust, animal dander, smoke
- Your medication cabinet – cosmetics, contact lenses, skin care products
- How to prevent Allergic Conjunctivitis – Self-care is important
- Avoiding allergens
- Dust and vacuum frequently to remove allergens from your home
- Change sheets and towels frequently to eliminate exposure to allergens that build up in fibers
- Keep your air clean
- Keep your eyes clean
- Avoid contact lenses, especially if your eyes are red or itchy
- Replace make up frequently
- Use a daily over the counter lubricating eye drop-keeping it cool helps!
- Daily cool compress on the eyes
- Eyelid hygiene – we recommend over the counter lid scrubbing pads such as OcuSoft. These pads are specially formulated to remove allergens and dandruff build-up from the eyelashes.
- Come in for an eye exam – if your eyes have been red, swollen, itchy or runny, our doctors can help by prescribing specially formulated eye drops that include antihistamine and anti-inflammatory medications.
Pink eye and allergies can come on with similar symptoms and it is imperative to distinguish between the two.
“Pink eye”, or Acute Conjunctivitis, is a contagious infection to the mucus membranes which cover the white surface of the eyes and line the inside of the eyelids. Pink eye is caused by virus or bacteria and symptoms include eye pain, swelling of the eyelids, redness, light sensitivity and watering or a thick or gooey discharge. Pink eye normally affects only 1 eye, but can spread to both quickly.
If you have any symptoms of itch, redness, or pain, please call our office immediately, so our doctors can identify the problem and prescribe the correct medication to make you feel BETTER!
