High levels of pollen, mold, dust, and other irritants can make for miserable eyes! These airborne allergens may be the primary culprit of watery, itchy eyes, but relief may be closer than you think. Check out these do-it-yourself remedies for mild cases of seasonal allergies.
- Keep the windows shut in your car and home—especially in the early morning hours when pollination tends to occur.
- Wear wrap-around glasses or sunglasses to keep pollen out of your eyes.
- Place a cold compress over your eyes to soothe discomfort.
- Use artificial tears or lubricating eye drops to flush out any irritants.
Don’t let allergy season get you down. Talk to your eye doctor about more ways to combat eye allergy symptoms this spring!
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