Pharma Turkey Dergisi Temmuz- Ağustos 2017 Sayısı

Your allergy may be in front of your eyes
Pay attention if you have itching, redness, swelling,
burning and watering in your eyes!
20 Pharma
July- August ‘17
Eye Disease Specialist Assoc.
Dr. Baris Sönmez informs us
about Eye Allergies (Allergic
Conjunctivitis). Eye allergies, also
called “allergic conjunctivitis,” are a
common eye condition. The tissue
that lines the inside of the eyelid and
outside of the eyeball is called the
conjunctiva. This tissue keeps your
eyelid and eyeball moist. Allergic
conjunctivitis occurs when this tissue
becomes inflamed. With eye allergies,
you usually see redness and itching in
both eyes, instead of in just one eye.
In the formation of eye allergy,
grass, flower pollen, poultry
feathers and sun are the most
common causes!
Eye allergies are a reaction to indoor
and outdoor allergens that get into
your eyes. Examples of these are
pollen, mold spores, dust mites and
pet dander. Eye allergies are not
contagious. They cannot be spread
to another person. Irritants like dirt,
smoke, chemicals, and chlorine can
also cause swelling and redness
of the eyes. This reaction is not an
allergic reaction. Viruses and bacteria
can also cause the same irritation of
the eyes. This reaction is also not an
allergic reaction.
Some medications and cosmetics
can also cause eye allergy symptoms.
The eyes are an easy target for
allergens and irritants because
they are exposed and sensitive. The
body responds to these allergens
by releasing chemicals, including
histamines, which produce the
inflammation.
“Uncontrolled use of steroid-containing drops can increase
infection, cataract development, and high eye pressure!”
The first and best option is to avoid
contact with substances that trigger
your eye allergies. If that is not
enough, consider using: Saline eye
drops to wash away the allergens,
Over-the-counter medicine or eye
drops (short-term use), Prescription
treatments from your doctor, Allergy
shots (immunotherapy) from your
doctor, Eye allergy symptoms
may disappear completely when
the allergen is removed or after
the allergy is treated. Talk to your
pharmacist and health care provider
about what is best for you. Avoid
triggers by making changes to your
home and to your behavior. Keep
windows closed during high pollen
periods; use air conditioning in
your home and car. Wear glasses
or sunglasses when outdoors to
keep pollen out of your eyes. Use
“mite-proof” bedding covers to
limit exposure to dust mites, and a
dehumidifier to control mold. Wash
your hands after petting any animal.
Decongestant eyedrops (don’t use
eyedrops for “red eye” longer than
a week, or they can make things
worse).
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