The CGCOO advised to step up the eye protection against allergies spring, especially if you use contact lenses
it is estimated that up to 25% of the population suffering from conjunctivitis allergic.
-The high concentrations of pollen that occur during the spring cause eye discomfort in many people, by which the General Council of Ópticos-Optometristas schools offers a number of recommendations for those that don’t want to renounce the use of contact lenses
Madrid, April of 2011- spring is the season where we startedagain, to enjoy the outdoors, but it is also the era in which many people suffer from allergies, as well as make difficult breathing, may also affect our eyes. Seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, which is a reaction for the large amounts of pollen that float in the air because of the blooming of plants and trees are among the most common.
allergic conjunctivitis
and trouble breathing, nasal congestion, sneezing, cough and itching in the nose and throat, seasonal allergy also has ocular symptoms such as:
-itching and redness, irritation result and widening of the tiny blood vessels of the conjunctiva, resulting in redness.
-sensation of foreign body or swelling of the eyelids.
-Tears, that the conjunctiva glands react to produce more tears than normal.
-slight Photophobia or sensitivity to light.
These annoyances due to inflammation of the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane that covers the eye and the inside of the eyelids, when the allergic person comes into contact with pollen, against which the immune system reacts inappropriately, as if it were an invader. To protect themselves from this threat, the body produces antibodies against the allergen. These antibodies are to release certain chemicals, including histamine, which are triggering the characteristic symptoms of allergy.
In addition to the spring pollen, can also cause allergic conjunctivitis mites dust and dander of domestic animals, as well as some beauty products. According to Juan Carlos MartÃnez morale, President of the General Council of schools of Ópticos-Optometristas, it is estimated that up to 25% of the population suffers from allergic conjunctivitis ”.
Allergy and contact lenses
Many contact lens users think it’s best to stop use in spring and opt for glasses, when the reality is, nowadays, it is possible to avoid or reduce the eye discomfort for seasonal allergies. In particular, Juan Carlos MartÃnez Moral recalls that the ópticos-optometristas carried out adaptation of lenses of contact Visual needs and lifestyle of the patient ”.
The market also available disposable lenses with different frequencies of replacement, which include the daily disposable, which may be the best option for people suffering from ocular allergies that prevent any accumulation of allergens agents on its surface. As for the rest of the lens, the key is to follow correct guidelines of maintenance, cleaning and disinfection at the end of the day guarantee not to form deposits on the lens that can end up causing eye discomfort.
D ecálogo to avoid the eye discomfort
1. If you use contact lenses, it is advisable that limits its use when you have conjunctivitis to not aggravate eye irritation. Can also choose to use them only in the afternoon, they descend when pollen levels in the atmosphere
2. Try not to go for a walk through the countryside or parks, where usually have a higher concentration of pollen.
3. When you travel by car, keep increases the points of contact.
4 Use sunglasses to protect you dust and other particles in suspension.
5 Avoid exposing you to environments with dust, pets or irritants that aggravate the symptoms (smoke, chlorine from swimming pools, etc.)
6. At home, avoid the accumulation of pollen closing Windows and keeping clean surfaces with a damp cloth.
7 Use humidifiers and air conditioners that have specific filters for pollen.
8. Extreme your daily hygiene. To return home, take a shower you and change your clothes, since pollen can be deposited in the hair and clothing.
9 Wash you hands often.
10. Avoid rubbing the eyes to you.
