{"id":11743,"date":"2021-05-30T05:33:29","date_gmt":"2021-05-30T05:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=11743"},"modified":"2021-07-26T08:32:47","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T08:32:47","slug":"allergies-and-contact-lenses-part-2-q","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/tips-for-allergic-eyes\/allergies-and-contact-lenses-part-2-q\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergies and Contact Lenses: Part 2 Q"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Pollen is not the only cause of allergies that can affect your eyes and make wearing contact lenses uncomfortable.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Dust, mold, smoke, and pet dander can also cause allergic reactions in the eye.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any concerns regarding wearing contacts lenses with allergies, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">contact your nearest eye doctor<\/a> to find answers to all your questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/tips-for-allergic-eyes\/eye-allergies-and-contact-lenses\/\">Eye Allergies and Contact Lenses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<p>Here are some commonly asked questions of eye doctors regarding allergies and contact lenses.<\/p>\n<h3><b>#1 I have allergies, can I still wear contact lenses?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you may find daily disposables are more comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Since contact lenses attract airborne allergens, if you wear the same pair for a month, they accumulate a month\u2019s worth of allergens and debris. Whereas disposable daily lenses are worn for just one day, giving allergens less time to accumulate.<\/p>\n<h3><b>#2 If I have allergies, how often should I clean my contact lenses?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Cleaning your contact lenses often will help keep them clean of allergens. Use preservative-free solutions because some people develop allergies to preservatives.<\/p>\n<h3><b>#3 My allergies cause dry eyes. What should I do?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Keep your eyes moist with artificial tears. They will help keep your eyes from drying out, which\u00a0 causes additional discomfort. Use only preservative-free eye drops; otherwise, you may experience an adverse reaction to the preservatives.<\/p>\n<p><b>Contact an eye doctor near you<\/b> who can advise which drops are best for you and how frequently to apply them.<\/p>\n<h3><b>#4 If I have eye allergies, can I still wear makeup?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Use hypoallergenic creams and cosmetics to decrease allergic reactions, especially if you apply them around your eyes.<\/p>\n<p>Moisture particles from sweat and tears can bring the cosmetics that you place around your eyse into contact with the eye\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n<h3><b>#5 If I have an allergy attack, can I still wear my contacts?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>During an allergy reaction, it is recommended to refrain entirely from wearing contact lenses if your eyes are itchy, red, and swollen from an allergy.<\/p>\n<h3><b>#6 Should I take anti-allergy medications to reduce my symptoms?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>While anti-allergy medications (antihistamines) reduce your allergy symptoms, they can cause dry eyes, which can exacerbate your symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any known allergies, inform your eye doctor at the time of your eye exam, so they can recommend lenses that are more suited to your sensitive eyes, which products to use and how to care for your lenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627371425620000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFAkq20Jd9C3VzyQMS6lJ_Six2mcA\">Guide to Eye Conditions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>Schedule an eye exam<\/b><\/a> with an eye doctor near who can help you choose the best contact lenses for your eyes and lifestyle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pollen is not the only cause of allergies that can affect your eyes and make wearing contact lenses uncomfortable. 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