on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Allergy sufferers should be
ready for a bad fall allergy season this year. Fall allergies
are typically from high pollen counts. High pollen counts happen
when there are warm temperatures and rainfall in the summer.
High pollen counts coupled with dry weather afterwards set the
stage for a tough allergy season ahead. Eye allergies, also
known as ocular allergies, occur when an allergen irritates the
conjunctiva of a patient. The conjunctiva is a delicate membrane
that covers the eye and the inside of the eyelid. Ocular
allergies can cause eyes to hurt, water, become itchy, red, or
swollen. While eye allergies can be unpleasant, it doesn’t pose
a risk to a patient’s eyesight except for temporary blurriness.
Some possible allergens that can cause eye allergies are:
pollen, mold spores, dust mites, and pet dander. Pollen and mold
spores are seasonal allergens while the other allergens can
cause eye allergies year round. Here are some tips that patients
can use in order to survive