Do sunglasses help with hay fever?

Protecting yourself from hay fever by wearing sunglasses

Sunglasses are now a year-round accessory, not only for aesthetic reasons but also to protect us from the elements.
In fact, weather conditions can sometimes have an impact on our eyes, especially if they are fragile.
Optimum protection against UV rays, can sunglasses also be a shield against hay fever?

All about hay fever

Also known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever is generally triggered by seasonal conditions but is not viral.
In fact, this symptomatic condition is caused by the presence of allergens to which the person is sensitive.
Most often, the allergen concerned is tree, grass or ragweed pollen, which is mainly present in the air in spring and autumn.
However, hay fever can also be caused by cat or dog hair, dust mites or certain chemical substances.
In this case, the symptoms are not seasonal and can last all year round.
The symptoms of hay fever are similar to those of the common cold, but without the fever.
A person suffering from hay fever will sneeze, have a runny, itchy nose or nasal congestion.
Hay fever also affects the eyes, which become red, swollen, watery and sometimes itchy.
More serious forms of allergic rhinitis can lead to asthma and breathing difficulties.
Hay fever is far from trivial, since the state it plunges people into is very unpleasant and can even be disabling.
As a matter of fact, it can impair sleep quality and interfere with quality of life both at work and at home.

Wearing sunglasses for protection against hay fever

Fortunately, there are solutions and treatments for allergic rhinitis.
If you suffer from hay fever, you may be prescribed antihistamines or corticosteroids.
This treatment, in the form of nasal drops or medication, generally leads to a noticeable improvement in the nasal condition.
The eyes are also affected, as they are not only itchy but can also lose their visual clarity.
The condition of the eyes also makes it impossible to wear contact lenses, which have to be replaced by prescription glasses.
Wearing sunglasses can help hay fever sufferers protect their eyes from exposure to pollen.
Sunglasses also protect against any other external aggression that could damage already fragile eyes.
As a matter of fact, they protect them from dust, wind, UV rays or blue light from screens.
Finally, hay fever can lead to cases of conjunctivitis, which sunglasses will help prevent from spreading.
In addition to eye drops, wearing sunglasses can thus protect and soothe the eyes.

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