climate change and pollution aggravated allergy eye.
-this condition causes frustration, tiredness and affects performance labor.
-the change of environment in Easter may exacerbate the symptoms.
Madrid, April of 2011- itching, dryness, tearing, red eyes and blurred vision. These symptoms associated with allergic conjunctivitis, this year will be more common and more profoundly affect people who already suffered them in previous seasons, due to climate change and pollution. Thermal fluctuations and pollution will lead to the emergence of a type of pollen more aggressive and permanent in the atmosphere which, according to specialists from Bavaria clinic, will increase eye problems among the Spaniards.
the World Health Organization estimates that a quarter of the population suffers from eye allergies and in Spain there are six million people suffering from allergies. The condition affects especially the new generations, that suffer from it 4 of every 10 under 30 years old. The most common trigger for allergic conjunctivitis is pollen, although there are other very common allergens such as dust, mold, some medications and some makeup mites ”, said Dr. Fernando Llovet, Director doctor’s clinic Bavaria.
the most common symptoms are blurred vision, tearing, dry and red eyes but it can also appear runny nose, sneezing, coughing, difficulty breathing, itching of the nose, mouth or throat and sinus headache. This generates a State of frustration, irritation and fatigue that can cause distractions in the conduct and work performance in patient ”, warns the specialist’s clinic Bavaria
the best way to prevent the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis is avoid, to the extent possible, be in contact with the offending agent, in this case, pollen. to do so, must remain in closed places, use large and enveloping sunglasses and frequently wash hands with SOAP and waterespecially during the Easter holidays, when we change our environment and we expose ourselves to agents that we are not used ”, recommends Dr. Llovet. Once we have the symptoms, must go to our ophthalmologist and our allergist to identify the allergen which has caused and recommend us the appropriate method for the relief of ocular allergy ”, concludes.
clinic Bavaria.
clÃnica Baviera is a Spanish medical institution specializing in ophthalmology, with 59 points, which is present in several European countries (Spain, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Italy). Founded 25 years ago, the quality of care, the permanent improvement of results and the incorporation of innovative and solvent techniques have been its raison d ’ être.
