Ragweed Pollen Season in Central Massachusetts Causing Itchy Watery Eyes

"Fortunately we now have safe "no needle" patient friendly in office diagnostic testing that allows us to confirm the specific type of allergen that is sensitizing patients eyes during ragweed season which helps us guide them and offer better treatment options for their itchy, watery eye symptoms," shared Dr. D'Ambrosio Jr. End Quote

Boston, MA-NH (1888PressRelease) September 22, 2015 - "Late summer and early fall marks the most intense time for ragweed pollen allergy sufferers to experience the uncomfortable symptoms of itchy, watery eyes. Even patients who don't ordinarily experience eye allergies often call us this time of year wanting help with their itchy eye symptoms," explained Francis D'Ambrosio, Jr., M.D.

"Ragweed pollen is probably the most common single seasonal allergen in North America and very common to our communities in central Massachusetts. The season for ragweed pollens itchy eye problems usually begins to spike when flowering occurs late in the summer, since pollen development occurs when temperatures hover around 60 degrees F. and the days begin to get shorter," noted Dr. D'Ambrosio Jr.

Data from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America suggests that some 10-20% percent of Americans suffer from ragweed allergy or hay fever. It is estimated that a single ragweed plant can release one billion grains of pollen over the course of a single ragweed season with the grains being so light that they float easily and spread easily with even mild wind or breezes. In fact ragweed pollen has been detected as far as 400 miles out to sea and up to two miles up in the atmosphere. "Fortunately we now have safe "no needle" patient friendly in office diagnostic testing that allows us to confirm the specific type of allergen that is sensitizing patients eyes during ragweed season which helps us guide them and offer better treatment options for their itchy, watery eye symptoms," shared Dr. D'Ambrosio Jr.

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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