Exploring Ocular Allergies

Someone who suffers from regular allergies often deal with ocular allergies as well. Preventing allergic reactions in the body is not the same as preventing them in the eyes, which is why this condition often requires the help of an eye doctor in Miami Beach. Those who suffer from ocular allergies, also known as allergic conjunctivitis, commonly develop pinkish-colored eyes that look similar to those who are suffering from bacterial or viral conjunctivitis (pinkeye). In order to deal with this side effect of an allergic reaction, a patient will likely need to be prescribed a special medication or eye drop from their Miami optometrist. Using the drops when a reaction happens and minimizing exposure to the allergen can prevent a patient from experiencing ocular allergic reactions in the future.

Common Causes of Ocular Allergic Reactions

Eye doctors will help their patients figure out what is causing their reaction by performing an allergen test or speaking with their patient to find out the known allergens they already have negative reactions to.

● Pet dander is a very common cause of ocular allergies. People who have pets need to be sure they get the right medication for their eyes so they don’t have to deal with the negative side effects of their condition.

● Dust mites are another major cause of ocular allergies. If it’s found that this is the cause of a patient’s allergic reactions, then they will need to get better air filters for their home, and potentially an air purifier as well.

● Pollen and mold spores can also cause people to have an ocular allergic reaction.

Potential Eye and Vision Problems From Ocular Allergies

Those who have been diagnosed with ocular allergies simply need to get on the right medications and to try and avoid the allergen that causes them in the first place. In some cases, people with vision issues can switch to eyeglasses in Miami Beach instead of wearing contacts because the glass will prevent pet dander, pollen, and mold spores from getting in their eyes. While dealing with the side effects of ocular allergies can be very annoying and uncomfortable, there aren’t any serious problems that can result from them. In most cases, people will develop itchy or burning eyes and sometimes blurry vision, but these side effects are only temporary and can be held at bay with the right medicine.

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