As the trees and flowers bloom this season, you might experience the familiar feeling of itchy eyes. Allergy season can be even worse if you wear contact lenses, so it’s important to take measures to feel more comfortable. This guide will break down some basic tips to manage your allergy symptoms while wearing your contacts this spring. 

How Can Contact Wearers Cope With Allergy Season?

1. Use Your Eye Drops

Your eyes are likely feeling dry and itchy this allergy season, but artificial tears might help. Use the eye drops that your doctor recommends this season. However, you might need to see them for a special prescription during allergy season. Use the drops as directed to keep your eyes as comfortable as possible. 

2. Keep Your Contacts Clean

Allergens like dust and pollen can become trapped in your contact lenses during the day. This is why it’s extra important to keep your contacts clean. Use a preservative-free solution to clean your lenses multiple times per day. Skipping a cleaning could leave you extra dry and itchy. 

3. Switch to Daily Contacts

If you are experiencing irritation, you might consider switching to daily contacts for the duration of allergy season. You can know that disposable contacts are clean and free of allergens each time you open a new package. Your eyes will likely feel more comfortable, and you can avoid the burden of frequent cleaning. 

4. Wear Your Glasses

When your contact lenses are making your allergies worse, you might feel more comfortable with your glasses. Wearing your frames more often can keep extra allergens out of your eyes for the time being. Then once allergy season is over, you can go back to primarily wearing your contacts during the day. 

5. See Your Eye Doctor

As you take steps to keep your contact lenses clean and find relief from allergies, make an appointment with your eye doctor. They can assess your symptoms and make specific recommendations based on your eye health needs. Your doctor might recommend a new brand of contacts or specific brand of eye drops. They can also rule out other potential causes of your symptoms. 

Whether you are suffering from allergies this season or are due for an eye exam, make an appointment with Eric G. Stocker, OD. Located in Amherst, OH, Dr. Stocker has been serving local residents for nearly 30 years. In addition to providing prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses, he diagnoses and treats a variety of eye diseases, including glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Dr. Stocker and his team also offer Optomap® retinal imaging to more closely detect a variety of eye complications and diseases. To view a full list of their services, visit them online today. You can also call (440) 988-4419 to make an appointment.