Seasonal Allergies and Your Eyes

Spring has sprung and that means the flowers, grass, and trees begin to bloom. Spring can take a toll on patients’ eyes if they suffer from seasonal allergies. Share these tips on how to ease the symptoms so your patients can enjoy the change in weather:

Press ‘Play’ on allergy relief. Dive into the world of Instagram Reels this month and create a video all about eye allergy relief. Remind patients that their annual eye exam is a great time to discuss eye relief for spring allergies. 

Put some spring in patient sight. Consider sending an eye allergy relief-focused newsletter to your patients this month with helpful tips and tricks! When the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming, it’s hard to resist heading outdoors, but it's important for patients to keep their eyes protected. 

Spotlight on sports eye safety. April is Sports Eye Safety Month. With many kids starting sports in the spring, it’s important to talk to your patients about how proper eyewear can prevent allergies and eye injury and increase comfort and improve performance. Get pre-made social media posts here.

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When the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming, it’s hard to resist heading outdoors, but it's important to keep your eyes protected. High levels of pollen, mold, dust, and other irritants can cause severe eye irritation. These airborne allergens may be the primary culprit of watery, itchy eyes, but relief may be closer than you think. Check out these four tips for mild cases of seasonal allergies:

1. Keep the windows shut in your car and home—especially in the early morning hours when pollination tends to occur. 
2. Wear wrap-around glasses or sunglasses to keep pollen out of your eyes. 
3. Place a cold compress over your eyes to soothe discomfort. 
4. Use artificial tears or eye drops to flush out any irritants. 

Don’t let allergy season get you down. Book your eye exam today and speak with our friendly team about more ways to combat eye allergy symptoms this spring!

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