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Contact lenses and hay fever
Contact lenses and hay fever
How hay fever affects contact lens wearers
Although they offer many benefits, contact lenses are still very fragile little pieces of optical equipment.
Therefore, to keep them in good condition, avoid eye infections and enjoy optimum vision, contact lenses must be protected from all hazards.
Here's some advice for contact lens wearers who have to deal with hay fever.
Hay fever and its various effects
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is generally a benign seasonal condition.
This allergy is mainly caused by tree pollen, which is most common between February and April.
However, hay fever can also be due to an allergy to gramineae, which are present between May and July, or to grasses from August to October.
Whatever the allergen, the symptoms of this allergic reaction are very similar to those of the common cold.
As a matter of fact, the main symptoms of hay fever are runny and itchy nose and sneezing.
Besides, in reaction, the eyes are very often red, watery and swollen.
This is called allergic conjunctivitis and is associated with the usual rhinitis.
Although hay fever does not generally cause fever, it can still be very uncomfortable for those affected.
Antihistamines are usually prescribed to treat hay fever and its effects.
Wearing contact lenses with hay fever
As mentioned above, the eyes can be particularly affected by allergic rhinitis.
In fact, as well as reddening, they can also become watery and swollen.
As a result, wearing contact lenses can be difficult or uncomfortable when you have hay fever.
This comes from the fact that the lens is placed directly on the surface of the eye that is affected by the various allergic symptoms.
As a result, wearing these visual aids becomes very unpleasant and their effectiveness may be reduced.
It is therefore strongly recommended that hay fever sufferers temporarily replace their contact lenses with glasses.
Once the season or peak of the allergic reaction has passed, they can put their lenses back in.
If you prefer to continue wearing contact lenses, certain eye drops can help relieve the symptoms of hay fever.
However, you should first check that these drops are compatible with contact lens wear.
Wearing sunglasses to protect both your lenses and your eyes can also help.
Finally, opting for disposable contact lenses will reduce the risk of lens infection.
Whatever your case, it's important to consider your sensitivity to allergic effects and your visual comfort.
Feel free to ask your Optical Center optician for more advice on wearing contact lenses during the hay fever season.
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