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Get Your Eyes Ready for Spring
- posted: Oct. 09, 2018
Spring is here, so it’s time to mentally prepare for the sunshine and flowers. The warm weather allows us to spend more time outdoors and less time in our homes. But, for some people, being outside might not be as fun if they have to deal with irritated, itchy eyes. Spring allergies are very common and may sometimes keep people from going outside because they don’t want to deal with being uncomfortable. Luckily, there are ways to help prevent and alleviate allergy eye symptoms. First, it’s important to know what is causing your allergies so you can help fight against it.
What causes allergies?
The biggest culprit for spring allergies is pollen. Pollen is a small grain that other plants release into the air in order to fertilize other plants. Common examples of these plants are trees, weeds, and flowers. For people who don’t have allergies, their bodies aren’t affected by the pollen they are breathing in. Unfortunately, for those who are allergic to pollen, their bodies react in a very different way. When the body inhales pollen and is allergic to it, the body sends antibodies to attack the allergens. Histamines, a chemical in the body, are released into the blood stream and they are what cause allergy symptoms. Symptoms might include a runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. Since plants are everywhere, there are few places people who are allergic to pollen will find respite.
What can you do?
There are various precautionary measures that can be taken if you are allergic to pollen. If you have bad eye allergies because of pollen, one way to protect yourself from the pollen in the air is to wear a wide brimmed hat when you’re outside. The wide brim can help stop pollen from blowing directly into the eyes. Sunglasses have a similar protection concept as a hat, but are more effective since they directly cover the eyes. Another way to help reduce and relieve eye symptoms is to get over-the-counter allergy eye drops. Also, if you have allergy symptoms during the spring but haven’t been tested, now is a good time to get tested. Visiting an allergy specialist can help you understand your allergies and diagnose exactly what you are affected by. Usually, after a skin or blood test, the specialist will be able to tell you how severe the allergies are and what medicines to administer to you.
- posted: Oct. 09, 2018
Spring is here, so it’s time to mentally prepare for the sunshine and flowers. The warm weather allows us to spend more time outdoors and less time in our homes. But, for some people, being outside might not be as fun if they have to deal with irritated, itchy eyes. Spring allergies are very common and may sometimes keep people from going outside because they don’t want to deal with being uncomfortable. Luckily, there are ways to help prevent and alleviate allergy eye symptoms. First, it’s important to know what is causing your allergies so you can help fight against it.
What causes allergies?
The biggest culprit for spring allergies is pollen. Pollen is a small grain that other plants release into the air in order to fertilize other plants. Common examples of these plants are trees, weeds, and flowers. For people who don’t have allergies, their bodies aren’t affected by the pollen they are breathing in. Unfortunately, for those who are allergic to pollen, their bodies react in a very different way. When the body inhales pollen and is allergic to it, the body sends antibodies to attack the allergens. Histamines, a chemical in the body, are released into the blood stream and they are what cause allergy symptoms. Symptoms might include a runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. Since plants are everywhere, there are few places people who are allergic to pollen will find respite.
What can you do?
There are various precautionary measures that can be taken if you are allergic to pollen. If you have bad eye allergies because of pollen, one way to protect yourself from the pollen in the air is to wear a wide brimmed hat when you’re outside. The wide brim can help stop pollen from blowing directly into the eyes. Sunglasses have a similar protection concept as a hat, but are more effective since they directly cover the eyes. Another way to help reduce and relieve eye symptoms is to get over-the-counter allergy eye drops. Also, if you have allergy symptoms during the spring but haven’t been tested, now is a good time to get tested. Visiting an allergy specialist can help you understand your allergies and diagnose exactly what you are affected by. Usually, after a skin or blood test, the specialist will be able to tell you how severe the allergies are and what medicines to administer to you.
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