Advances in Eye Allergy Tests Help Diagnose & Treat Red Itchy Eyes

"If you have allergies that cause you to experience symptoms such as itchy watery eyes you may be one of a great many allergy sufferers who could benefit from the advances in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies." End Quote

Worcester, MA-CT (1888PressRelease) April 15, 2015 - "It seems as if this time of year a great number of patients call our offices at D'Ambrosio Eye Care complaining about red, itchy and watery eyes," said Massachusetts Ophthalmologist Francis D'Ambrosio, Jr., M.D. "These are the typical symptoms of eye allergies. But even with a thorough and careful exam of the ocular surface it can be difficult to distinguish between ocular allergy and dry eye disease or other ocular surface problem.

While we have made good progress in dry eye testing and diagnosis, up until now trying to find the cause of eye allergies and itchy eyes often required intradermal testing by an allergist. These intradermal tests use multiple injections to try and find the cause and it isn't terribly comfortable or convenient for patients," said Dr. D'Ambrosio. "Now, I am quite pleased to have access to a novel, FDA approved, pain-free way to test if a patient is allergic to up to 60 different ocular allergens with "no needle and no injections."

About the New Liquid Antigen Eye Allergy Test
The new eye allergy test uses liquid antigens on a plastic applicator that is placed on the patient's forearm with gentle pressure-and it provides results in less than 15 minutes. If the patient is allergic to a particular allergen there is a small hive that forms on their forearm. By more accurately determining if and to which antigens a patient is allergic to it gives the doctor the ability to identify where they might be present in the patient's environment and deal with them accordingly, along with the eye symptoms and signs of the allergy. This in office testing is covered by almost all major health insurance companies.

"Knowing the cause of the allergies helps us to determine the best course of treatment. Sometimes oral antihistamines alone or with antihistamine or steroid eye drops are necessary whereas in other cases we simply need to counsel and advise the patient to remove and avoid the source of the allergen in their home or workplace," explained Dr. D'Ambrosio. "If you have allergies that cause you to experience symptoms such as itchy watery eyes you may be one of a great many allergy sufferers who could benefit from the advances in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies."

D'Ambrosio Eye Care is a leading eye care and eye surgery practice staffed by a team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, laser cataract surgery and lens implants (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration (AMD) and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma as well as contact lenses, eyeglasses, eyewear and optical services.

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For additional information contact,
Judith Seppa, D'Ambrosio Eye Care, 479 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, Judith.Seppa ( @ ) dambrosioeyecare dot com, 1-800-325-3937 dot

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