Stop Itching Your Eyes
Plant pollen, house dust and animal dander can trigger ocular allergies. Ocular allergies cause watery, itchy and red eyes. Cold compresses and sterile saline eye rinses are soothing and will minimize swelling. For moderate and persistent symptoms, an eye drop specifically for eye allergies can provide the relief you need. These drops can both relieve the itch and prevent it from continuing when used as prescribed. Sometimes prescription drops are needed to reduce severe and chronic symptoms.
Don’t Let Gardening Bug your Eyes
Don’t forget to protect your eyes when gardening. Put on those safety goggles before mowing the lawn, trimming the bushes or using garden chemicals. Scratches and objects in the eye caused by flying debris are very painful, but can be prevented with proper eyewear. Chemical burns and other eye irritations caused by fertilizers and weed killers can be avoided too. If you do find yourself with something in your eye or some other eye problem, don’t hesitate to call us.
Play Ball!
Protective sports goggles are a good investment for any child who plays sports. The glasses your child wears for school are not designed to be protective in the event of a sports trauma. The lens in your child’s fashion frame could easily pop out and puncture or cut the eye. A frame mangled from impact could also injure young eyes. Ask about sports goggles. Kids aren’t the only ones at risk for eye injuries while participating in sports. Set a good example and put on your own sport glasses.