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Many people who wear contact lenses also suffer
from allergies. This combination can make allergy
season especially hard on contact lens wearers.
Symptoms of allergies can include dry, itchy, puffy
and red eyes. Contact lenses can make this worse
because they can act like a trap for allergens like
pollen and dust. Below are some tips for people
who wear contact lenses and suffer from allergies.
If you have significant symptoms such as pain,
redness, or irritation in your eyes, see your eye
doctor. He or she can prescribe medications that
may help control the symptoms of ocular allergies.
Also, an eye exam can identify other more serious
problems that might exist.
To make an appointment at the SBH Eye Clinic,
please call 718-960-3730.
WAYS TO COMBAT
Contact Lens Discomfort
By Fiorella Saponara, MD
Division of Ophthalmology
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Wash your hands and
face often with soap and
water, especially after
spending time outdoors
where dust and pollen
can collect on you.
Wash bedding and
clothing often to remove
pollen, dust, and other
allergy causing substances.
During the spring pollen
season, keep your
windows and doors
closed; vacuum often to
keep the allergens from
building up in your home.
Wear your glasses more
and your contacts less.
Contact lenses can trap
particles that cause
allergies, which cause
irritation, itching, redness,
and puffiness. Glasses
act as a protective barrier
against these allergens.
Clean and disinfect
your contacts regularly,
and do this more
often during peak
allergy season.
Use artificial tears more
often when wearing your
contacts. This helps your
eyes feel better and can
help to flush the allergens
out of your eyes.
If you use disposable
lenses, consider
replacing the lenses
more often than usual.
Also consider switching
to daily disposable
contact lenses.
Avoid rubbing your eyes.
This will only make your
symptoms worse. Try
using a cold compress or
cold washcloth and gently
lay it over your eyes. This
will calm itching and help
with swelling as well.
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