Choosing The Right Options For Allergy Eye Drops

As the seasons and weather changes more people are having problems with their allergies

. Spring flowers may be lovely but they can often wreak havoc with someone's comfort when allergies are an issue. People who suffer commonly sneeze, have a runny or stuffy nose and have itchy, watery eyes.

Not only can it be uncomfortable and make for a miserable day but it can also be unattractive with makeup running down a lady's face, puffy eyes or a red nose. To alleviate these symptoms many people turn to allergy medications including eye drops. Allergy eye drops can be beneficial in alleviating the symptoms and soothing the eye.

Types of eye drops for allergies:

Eye drops that are used to alleviate allergy problems can be purchased over the counter. They are also available via a prescription. There are some basic differences between the two. Of course, in order to get a prescription for drops you will need to consult a physician. This may be a more expensive route to go but it is advisable to do, so to ensure your allergies cannot be managed by other methods or that there may not be a more serious issue. Over the counter options are a valid remedy, but care should be taken that it is not a permanent solution.

Over the counter eye remedies for allergies:

Over the counter eye remedies for allergies are intended to be temporary solutions, not permanent ones. For someone who is experiencing an unusually difficult bout of allergies, this is a good remedy. However, if the symptoms are prolonged or if a person has chronic allergy problems, this may not be the ideal solution.

Most allergy eye drops that are purchased over the counter contain a topical decongestant. They can be effectively used for a few days but after that should be discontinued. If used for longer periods of time conjunctivitis can develop that may exacerbate the problems you already have. You may find you have more severe eye problems plus a dependence on the drops you are using.

There are, however, a few recent additions to over the counter eye drops intended for allergy use that are topical antihistamines as opposed to topical decongestants. These can be used for a longer period of time without risk of conjunctivitis but care should be taken with any OTC medication that is used frequently.

Prescription allergy medications for the eye

For those who have severe allergies where the eye is so sorely affected that the person is not comfortably functional, it is advisable to see a physician. First, a doctor can run allergy tests to see what allergens set off the problems. You can then take some steps to avoid exposure. Next, the physician can explore options with you regarding treatment. Finally, a doctor may choose to prescribe allergy eye drops to alleviate discomfort. There are several types of eye drop available by prescription that include:

Antihistamine

Mast cell stabiliser

Dial antihistamine and mast cell stabiliser

Anti inflammatory (non steroid)

Steroid drops

Most of the prescription remedies can be used long term but a steroid drop should only be used short term. Typically this is prescribed to treat extreme cases temporarily, as a treatment for conjunctivitis or as a kick-start to one of the other remedies available.

by: Lawrence White

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