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Seasonal allergies can impact several facets of your health—especially your vision. From watery and itchy eyes to blurry vision, seasonal allergies may lead you to visit the eye doctor for relief. If you’re looking for ways to relieve symptoms at home before heading to your eye doctor, consider the following tips to combat allergies.

4 Tips to Relieve Seasonal Allergies That Impact Your Vision

1. Recognize the Symptoms of Allergies

Identifying allergies will help you choose the right treatment. In addition to red, watery, and itchy eyes, you will experience sneezing, a stuffy nose, and even a dry throat. Allergies do not typically cause eye pain or fever, so if you experience discomfort beyond itchiness, contact your eye doctor.

2. Take Allergy Medication

Over-the-counter antihistamines such as Loratadine and Diphenhydramine can attack your allergy symptoms head-on. These medications are typically all-encompassing and address allergy symptoms—including vision issues—but can cause dry eyes. Discuss your options with your doctor, and ask if you can use artificial tears to combat dryness.

3. Use Eye Drops

eye doctorIn addition to oral medication, there are also over-the-counter antihistamine eye drops. If these particular products do not fully alleviate your symptoms, talk to your eye doctor about prescription drops that may offer a stronger and longer-lasting treatment.

4. Avoid Irritants

Knowing what allergens trigger your symptoms can better help you combat them. Common allergies include pollen, ragweed, pet dander, dust, and mold. Make sure to frequently dust and clean your home and avoid open windows when pollen or ragweed counts are high.

 

If seasonal allergies are causing problems with your vision, visit the professionals at Eye Care Locale in Dayton, OH. With more than 45 years of experience, Dr. Barry Gridley offers a wealth of information and can help you improve your vision health, whether you’re managing cataracts, macular degeneration, or seasonal allergies. To learn more about their team, visit them online, and call (937) 222-2452 to schedule an appointment with the eye doctor.

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