Allergies And Contacts? Here's How To Handle It

Spring and summer months mean sunshine and vacations, but for some contact lens wearers, they also mean dry and itchy eyes due to allergies. Whether it’s dust, pollen, or grass that causes your symptoms, wearing colored contact lenses when you have allergies can be frustrating.

Most people report that their eyes get red, watery, itchy, or even swollen due to their seasonal allergies, and in many cases, they end up trading their contacts for glasses. However, what if you didn’t have to? Keep reading to find out how to help reduce your allergies this summer and be able to wear your colored contacts day in and day out!

Wash, Wash, Wash

In most cases, allergies occur because of small little particles that irritate your eyes. One of the best methods of defense against these allergy-causing items is to wash them away regularly. Throughout the day, make sure to wash your hands with soap and water, as we tend to touch our faces often. While you’re at it, make sure to wash your face daily.

Items that spend a lot of time near your face, like your pillowcase or any towels you use in the bathroom can also benefit from getting washed regularly. Make sure to dry them inside rather than hanging them outside where pollen and dust can accumulate.

Using Eye Drops

After you’ve been proactive about keeping your environment clean, you may be surprised if allergy symptoms still occur. Rather than setting your contact lenses aside for a few months until the fall, you can use a number of products to help relieve itchy eyes.

Rewetting drops come in handy for any contact lens wearer, but ones that are formulated for allergy symptoms are even better. Try using products that work to relieve several allergy symptoms and make sure that they specifically say they are safe for contact lenses.

You might also visit your eye doctor to discuss your concerns, as he or she might give you a prescription for a specific type of drop. In most instances, these products are not designed to be used year round, and instead, are targeted to specific issues that trigger allergies during the spring and summer months.

Think About Daily Lenses

If you still aren’t getting as much relief as you need, you might want to think about switching over to daily wear colored contact lenses. Sure, they may not be quite as great as your signature color, but you’d still get the benefit of a pop of color with a lens that’s fresh and clean each day. Explore the options that Freshlook One-Day has to offer, as these can be a great option when allergy symptoms just won’t go away.

You’ve spent time and money selecting the perfect set of colored contact lenses from lens.me so don’t let them go to waste because of eye allergies. Try some of our helpful tips, and remember that your eye health and safety is the number one priority. Once your allergies have calmed down, why not reward yourself with a new set of lenses?