Treating Eye Allergies

Eye allergies are a pretty common problem, especially during allergy season. An eye allergy usually occurs when an irritant enters the eye, causing a reaction to the foreign object. Allergies can be more common depending on where you live and the type of climate you are in. At Arvada Optometric Center in Arvada, CO, our professional team can help identify and diagnose your eye allergies.

What Causes Eye Allergies?

An allergen can be anything from a dust mite to furniture mold or mildew. Allergens can also exist outdoors and come from a variety of plants. Allergies are usually triggered when the immune system decides to reject the unknown substance that enters the eye. Eye allergies can be avoided by identifying the potential triggers you have and cleaning out the environment that you live in. If an eye allergy is persistent and causes irritation, you should visit our optometrists for professional eye treatment.

How Can Eye Care Help?

While many allergies will go away on their own, some can fester and cause pain, swelling, burning, redness, or itchiness on a daily basis. Our optometrists can create a personalized treatment plan for you. We can treat general eye allergies, such as conjunctivitis or keratoconjunctivitis. To treat eye allergies, we provide corticosteroids, eyedrops, or antihistamines to alleviate any painful or irritating symptoms. Our eye doctors can also provide tips on how to control your home environment to reduce the likelihood of allergies taking over.

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While eye allergies do not usually cause serious or long-lasting problems, their symptoms can be very painful. At Arvada Optometric Center in Arvada, CO, we can help you with pain relief. By performing an eye exam to identify your allergens, our optometrists can diagnose and treat you. We provide vision therapy and offer guidance on how to treat allergies. If you have any questions about eye allergies, our team is happy to answer them. To learn more about our services or schedule an appointment, call us today.