Many substances can prompt an allergic reaction during springtime. Allergic reactions occur when your body wrongly identifies a substance as a hazardous invader. When this happens, your body releases antibodies as a way of warding off the invader. Your body also releases histamines alongside antibodies. Histamines are elements that enter your bloodstream and trigger allergy-like symptoms.

Allergies distress different areas of your body, particularly your eyes. The most common allergic reactions in your eyes include:
 

• Red eyes.
• Excessive production of tears.
• Bulging eyes.
• Burning or itchy sensation in your eyes.

Here are some tips that can help you avoid getting allergic reactions in your eyes.

Frequently Wash Your Face and Hands

Allergic symptoms may come from allergens that come in contact with your eyes. Frequently wash your face and hands whenever you can. You should wash your face at least twice a day. Concentrate on the area around your eyes and rinse them well. If you have long hair, hold any that touches your face at the back of your head.

Avoid Wearing Contacts

If your eyes are prone to irritation in spring, avoid wearing contacts during the first months. Contact lenses do not prompt allergies but can exacerbate any symptoms that appear. Your best bet is changing to full-time spectacles. Schedule an eye exam before attempting this change. This ensures that you update your spectacles’ prescription to maintain eye quality and comfort.

Apply Medical Eye Drops

Medical eye drops help to relieve the uneasiness that comes with eye allergies. Eye drops that contain antihistamines and decongestants help prevent several symptoms, including itchiness and redness. You can also opt for artificial tears. They help reduce dryness by maintaining eye lubrication. Before settling on any of these, consult your optometrist, who will tell you which option best suits you.

Avoid Allergens

The ideal way you can reduce discomfort in your eyes is to stay away from any allergens that affect you. As wintertime winds down, create a plan which can help you stay away from allergens. You can clean your house more frequently and change the filters on your air conditioner.

Cold Therapy

Cold therapy can help soothe tenderness, redness, and swelling around your eyes. Apart from providing relief, it also helps improve the outward appearance of your face. To apply cold therapy, you require a soft cloth or a special compress. A special compress is gentler and safer than other conventional cold therapy implements.

All you need to do is soak it in cold water, wring it out, and put it over your eyes. When it gets warm after putting it over your eyes, repeat the process. For more intense symptoms, place the wet compress in your fridge for about 15 minutes before placing it over your eyes.

Wear Sunglasses

A simple allergy tip for healthy eyes in spring is wearing sunglasses. Protective eyewear helps shield the exterior of your eyes from immediate contact with allergens.

For more information on eye allergies, visit Inclima Eye Care at our office in West Haven, Connecticut. You can call (203) 694-0418 to book an appointment today.