Tips on Preventing Eye Allergy Problems from Fairfield County Eye Doctor

My sense is that the mild Connecticut winter, along with basic climate change is driving an earlier allergy season in Fairfield County," noted Leslie Doctor, M.D., a Corneal Specialist, Cataract and LASIK Surgeon. End Quote

New Haven-Meriden, CT (1888PressRelease) April 12, 2016 - "Patients complaining about red, itchy, watery eyes seem to be coming in to see us earlier this year. The spring pollen season with the associated drippy itchy eyes has arrived for many people. This is a good time for allergy sufferers to think about taking some steps to be as comfortable as possible and hopefully avoid the worst of the eye allergy symptoms. The best approach is to try and reduce your exposure to pollen," explained Dr. Leslie Doctor.

Tips to Avoid Eye Allergies and Pollen Exposure

>Monitor the pollen count and if excessively high delay or avoid outdoor activity. By visiting The Weather Channel you can easily find your local pollen count. Do use some common sense precautions so that on in windy days, especially during daylight hours when flowers and plants have their petals fully open you avoid outdoor activities.

>Wear large wraparound sunglasses to prevent pollen from getting into your eyes and tear film. It's helpful to also wear brimmed hats and even headscarves to prevent pollen from getting into your hair so you don't inadvertently bring pollen inside and even get it on your pillow, linens, towels and washcloths.

>Even though the sunny warm spring weather may seem attractive, keep your car windows closed while traveling.

>Be sure to wash your hands and any exposed skin areas frequently-especially after being outdoors. Believe it or not it's easy to accumulate a fine layer of pollen on your skin.

>If you are a contact lens wearer, use daily disposable contacts. Pollen sticks easily to any moist surface such as contact lenses-as well as your eyes, nose and throat.

>Rinse your eyes frequently with sterile saline or water if you have been outside and exposed to pollen.

If you are suffering from itchy, watery eyes and are uncomfortable, see an eye doctor. There are many very effective eye drops we can prescribe. If necessary we can help reduce eye allergies by identifying those substances that you are most allergic to through skin testing. If you or someone you know suffers during "ragweed" or "pollen" season or experiences eye allergies, itchy eyes or allergic conjunctivitis and needs help, please call Doctor & Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor & Associates in Fairfield County, Google+ , or follow our eye care blog or facebook.com/doctorandassociates to schedule an appointment.

Doctor & Associates offices are located at 129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195 Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and 148 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851.

For additional information, contact:
Dorothy Figueroa, Doctor & Associates, 129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, dfigueroa ( @ ) drdrgroup dot com, 203-227-4113 dot
SOURCE: Medical Management Services Group, L.L.C.

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