It's allergy time!
That is excellent news for many individuals. There will be more sunlight, longer days, and many opportunities to enjoy the weather outside.
However, it spells war to those of us who wear contact lenses. It entails stocking up on a never-ending supply of artificial tears, tissues, contact lens covers, and your dependable but unflattering pair of glasses that you only carry during emergencies.
If you experience any seasonal allergies, you can relax knowing that you're not alone. In reality, according to research, allergies are the fifth most common chronic ailment across all ages in "industrialised countries." So, are we just going to accept these figures without protesting and submit to the seasonal torment of sniffles and itchy eyes?
You're going to love wearing your contact lenses while stepping outside and being sprayed by the purportedly harmless allergens that keep the globe blossoming.
How to Prevent and Treat Eye Irritation from Allergies
You've probably heard the adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" before in reference to health care.
Therefore, if you frequently have spring/summer allergies that bother your eyes when you use contact lenses, now is the time to get ready.
Know the causes of your allergies
First off, what's the problem with your allergies? Have you discussed the potential causes with your doctor or are you just making an educated guess? Avoid "guesstimating." Ask your doctor about being carefully tested if your allergies are severe enough to make you uncomfortable.
Keep up good hygiene
That entails constantly washing your face and hands, especially if you wear contact lenses. It also holds true for hair! In particular, if you use hair products like gel or mousse that increase your likelihood of accumulating pollen throughout the night, Health.com advises cleansing your hair at night. Nobody wants their allergens to be in their hair when they go to bed.
Keep any necessary drugs close at hand.
When you can venture outside with complete assurance that you have taken the appropriate medications and are prepared to face the big outdoors, it's a beautiful day. if you start being careless or forgetful? Suddenly, that assurance disappears, and you begin to fear seeing anything outside the safety of a window.
Avoid These Eye-Irritating Mistakes
If you use contacts during allergy season and want to keep your eyes healthy, be sure to avoid the following common mistakes:
- A surplus of screens. Or, more correctly, using too many screens at once. The eyes get dry and more prone to contact lens irritability while staring at screens for long periods of time.
Alternatively, make an effort to take regular pauses to lessen the strain on your eyes. Be mindful of how dry your eyes are because irritated or dry eyes can intensify the impact of allergies.
- Rubbing your eyes. It may be tempting to scratch your eyes a little when they become scratchy. However, by rubbing them, you increase the irritation and cause your eyes to turn red by spreading/pushing allergens deeper and possibly under your contact lenses.
Though :Use contact lens-specific eyedrops to soothe itching and remove irritants from your eyes instead of rubbing them (not the redness relief drops). Don't go overboard, though!
- Dirty lenses for contacts. Avoid making the situation worse by wearing filthy contact lenses if you have a contact lens allergy, or any allergy that can make wearing contact lenses uncomfortable. Never wear contact lenses overnight, even if your particular brand of lenses permits it. It's best to thoroughly clean them every night with contact lens solution.
Instead: You might want to bring a travel case of contact solution and a lens case to "clean" your lenses in the middle of the day, depending on how bad the pollen forecast is that day. Keep in mind to practise good hygiene, use fresh solutions, and keep your hands clean.