Eye Care Tips For Spring
Blue skies, blooming flowers and warmer days. Spring is around the corner and now is a good time to ‘spring clean’ your eyes!
Seasonal allergies affect millions of people worldwide every year, and they can be particularly harsh on the eyes, leaving them red, puffy and itchy. Allergies and other eye conditions are known to flare up during this time of year, so here are some helpful tips to consider.
1. Wear Polarized Sunglasses
Exposure to UV rays from the sun can cause damage to the eyes, leading to an increased risk of cataracts, retinal damage, chronic eye disease and even skin cancer on the eyelid. Sunglasses not only protect the eyes from harmful UV rays, but they also restrict pollen in the air from entering your eyes.
2. Wear A Hat
Not only can they be worn as a fashion statement; hats can shield your eyes from the sun. Providing adequate protection from the sun’s harmful rays.
3. Wash Hands Regularly
Making sure to wash your hands regularly is an important measure to prevent seasonal allergies. Pollen is everywhere so you should avoid touching or rubbing your itchy, irritated eyes and spreading infection…
4. Speak to Your Eye Care Specialist About Eye Drops
Eye drops moisturise and lubricate eyes, but eye drops can also help with your allergy symptoms, washing irritants out of the eyes and soothing dry and itchy eyes. Speak to your optometrist to recommend the best ones for you.
5. Clean Surroundings
Vacuuming, wiping down surfaces and using air purifiers can protect the eyes against airborne allergens such as pollen and dust.
6. Keep Your Contact Lenses Clean
Remember to clean and replace your contact lenses frequently or consider switching to daily disposable lenses, to prevent the accumulation of pollen and other allergy-causing debris.
7. Schedule an Appointment with Your Ophthalmologist
If you’re experiencing significant eye irritation, whether as an effect of seasonal allergies or for any other reason make an appointment with your ophthalmologist. An ophthalmologist will be able to conduct an eye exam which may detect any underlying conditions and advise you on the most suitable preventative measures you can take this spring.
About the expert
Mr Hamada | Consultant Ophthalmologist and Corneal Surgeon
MD, MSc, DO (hons), FRCSEd, FRCOphth I am Samer, founder and consultant ophthalmic surgeon with over 20 years’ experience in ophthalmology. I am a world-renowned specialist in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. I’m not only a leading surgeon but also the only dual fellowship trained in corneal diseases in children from reputable institutions in the UK. At Eye Clinic London I work closely with other consultant ophthalmologists, optometrists and orthoptists to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. Our main aim is to make sure our patients get the safest and best treatments available to them. We put your safety before anything else so you can rest assured that if you choose us you will be in the best and safest hands.
