Are you tired of red, itchy, irritated eyes linked to eye allergies? At Vistasite Eye Care of Valley Stream in Valley Stream, New York, board-certified optometrist Yuliya Bababekova, OD, and her team offer treatments for eye allergies to restore eye health, reduce bothersome symptoms, and lessen the risk of complications. Schedule an eye exam at Vistasite Eye Care of Valley Stream by phone or online today.
Eye allergies are your body’s response to allergens or substances that cause negative reactions in some people. While not necessarily cause for concern, eye allergies can cause unpleasant symptoms and even affect your vision when not addressed. See the Vistasite Eye Care of Valley Stream experts if eye allergies are getting the best of you.
Eye allergies can cause the following symptoms:
You may develop sneezing, nasal congestion, sniffling, or other allergic reactions along with eye allergy symptoms.
Eye allergies could develop because of exposure to:
Avoiding such eye irritants can minimize the symptoms you experience due to eye allergies.
Diagnosing eye allergies consists of a review of your symptoms, a discussion of your medical history, and a comprehensive eye exam. Your optometrist also completes vision screenings, tear tests, imaging procedures, and other diagnostic tests as needed to detect underlying eye health issues. They develop eye allergy treatment plans that provide the most symptom relief.
Treating eye allergies may involve:
Keep your windows closed during high-pollen times of the year, use air filters in your home, and wear sunglasses when you’re outdoors to protect your eyes from pollen. Use a dehumidifier to reduce mold and clean your home regularly.
See an allergist in addition to your eye doctor to better manage seasonal allergies.
The Vistasite Eye Care of Valley Stream team helps manage your symptoms long-term and correct any vision issues, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Follow up with them yearly or as needed for routine eye exams and vision screenings. They offer treatments for dry eyes, red eyes, glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye diseases.
Schedule an eye exam at Vistasite Eye Care of Valley Stream by phone or online today to eliminate bothersome symptoms of eye allergies.