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SET YOUR SIGHTS ON SPRING EYE ALLERGY RELIEF
Common medications and remedies don't cut it; doctors of optometry offer tips for alleviating seasonal eye allergies. ).
With the record-breaking cold and snow the country experienced this winter, spring will be a much welcomed relief. But, for many Americans who suffer from allergies, warmer weather brings the onset of sneezing, coughing and itchy, watery eyes.
Eye-Q® respondents (a recent national survey) indicated that eye allergies can be a nuisance and interfere with participating in recreational outdoor activities (32 percent); sleep (29 percent) and the ability to think or concentrate (28 percent). Fortunately, eye allergies can be curtailed and sometimes even prevented by following these recommendations from the AOA:

Don't touch or rub your eyes.
Wash hands often with soap and water.
Wash bed linens and pillowcases in hot water and detergent to reduce allergens.
Avoid wearing eye makeup.
Don’t overwear your contact lenses. Consider reducing daily wear times.

When these simple steps don’t help, it’s time to see your Vision Source doctor to discuss treatment options for allergy relief. There are eye drops that can provide almost immediate and longlasting relief, and often just need to be taken once a day!