While seasonal allergies typically last four to eight weeks, it can feel like an eternity to those experiencing symptoms. If you experience red, watery, itchy, or tired eyes, Dr. Ally Braet with Kehoe Eye Care offers treatment options:
“In really young ones, if you are having problems, there are cool compresses, like a cool washcloth, can really help; that is kind of a good starting point. A lot of times drops are needed just to calm down that inflammation and keep things comfortable, especially if you are a contact wearer. It is usually a pretty quick fix.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Braet encourages wearing safety glasses when working on projects where foreign objects could fly into the eyes.
