Seasonal allergies can make life uncomfortable, especially when they affect your eyes. For many, spring and fall bring not only blooming flowers and cooler weather but also a flood of pollen, dust, and airborne irritants. These allergens can trigger a variety of symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, watery eyes, and puffiness. Over-the-counter eye drops may offer temporary relief, but they often don’t address the root of the irritation.
Allergy season can wreak havoc on your ocular comfort. Common culprits like pollen, mold spores, and dust mites become airborne, making their way into your eyes and triggering an immune response. For contact lens wearers, the discomfort can be even more severe, as allergens may adhere to the lenses and prolong exposure. If left unaddressed, chronic irritation can lead to inflammation, decreased visual clarity, and even complications affecting your quality of life.
If you’re experiencing persistent eye allergy symptoms, it’s important to consult our doctor. Dr. Rammohan will evaluate the surface of your eye, eyelids, and tear film for signs of inflammation, irritation, and debris buildup. She may also ask about your environment, symptoms, and any treatments you’ve tried. Getting a professional diagnosis helps ensure you're not mistaking allergies for another condition like dry eye, blepharitis, or conjunctivitis, and allows her to recommend targeted relief, such as Rinsada.
Rinsada is a specialized ocular rinsing treatment designed to offer more thorough and immediate relief from eye allergies. Unlike standard eye drops or surface rinses, Rinsada uses a precisely controlled stream of sterile saline to flush out irritants from areas that are typically unreachable such as beneath the eyelid and deep into the folds of the eye known as the fornix. These hidden areas often trap pollen, pollutants, and inflammatory compounds that continue to irritate your eyes even after you’ve washed your face or applied drops.
By targeting these deeper recesses, Rinsada helps remove the root causes of inflammation and discomfort, essentially “resetting” the surface of the eye. Patients often experience noticeable relief right after the procedure, making it an ideal solution for acute allergy flare-ups or ongoing seasonal irritation.
If allergy season has your eyes feeling itchy, red, or uncomfortable, don’t settle for temporary fixes. At My Vision, owe offer advanced treatments like Rinsada to help you feel better - faster. Whether you’re dealing with springtime pollen or year-round allergens, we can assess your condition and recommend the right treatment plan to keep your eyes clear and comfortable.
Contact My Vision to schedule your eye allergy consultation and discover if Rinsada is right for you. Visit our office in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, or call (610) 424-2020 to book an appointment today.