Category: Eye Allergies

Summer Eye Care FAQ

5/1/2025

Summer is almost here. That may mean vacations, swimming at the lake, and spending time in the sunshine. Your summer plans may not include thinking about eye care. However, caring for your eyes and safeguarding your vision is important year-round.

Understanding how sunshine, higher temperatures, and warm weather activities can affect your vision is helpful for promoting good eye health this summer.

Continue reading for some common eye care questions and answers on summer eye health.

Eight Musts for Coping with Eye Allergy Season

4/1/2025

Allergies can occur from both indoor and outdoor allergens. Eye allergy symptoms can also occur at any time of the year. However, for many people, they often ramp up in the springtime. This is likely because of the increase in pollen from blooming trees and flowers.

If you suffer from eye allergies, you know it can make you miserable. Understanding how to prevent symptoms before they start is important to get through allergy season with as few issues as possible.

Six Misconceptions About Pink Eye

10/1/2024

Conjunctivitis is a common condition involving inflammation of the conjunctiva, the membrane that covers parts of the inside of the eyelid and the eyes. Because of the redness and bloodshot eyes, conjunctivitis is often referred to as pink eye.

According to research published in JAMA, about 6 million people in the United States develop pink eye each year. Although pink eye itself is not usually harmful to vision, it can be painful and bothersome.

Summer Eye Allergy or Infection?

5/1/2024

Have you ever experienced itchy, burning, red eyes? Sometimes, we chalk up the symptoms above to eye allergies. Spring is not the only season for eye allergies. Common culprits, such as pollen from grass, trees, and weeds, can cause problems in the summer and even into the fall.

However, eye infections can also cause similar symptoms.

Springtime Eye Health Tips

3/1/2024

The warmer weather and increased sunshine are right around the corner. Many people, especially those living in cold regions, may welcome spring, but springtime may also mean eye allergies, increased sun exposure, and an increase in certain viruses.

It is important to keep your eyes healthy all year long. The article below tackles some spring-specific tips to maintain optional eye health.

Questions on Winter Eye Health and Wellness

1/1/2024

Various types of eye issues and conditions can develop regardless of the season, but some eye problems may be more likely to occur during certain weather conditions. Depending on where you live, winter may mean increased winds, cold temperatures, and dry air. This winter weather can increase the risk of certain eye problems.

To understand more, the article below answers winter eye health and wellness questions.

Spotlight: Back to School Eye Health Tips for Every Age

9/1/2023

It is that time of year again when your kids return to school. Whether you have a little one in kindergarten or you have a college student, you want to help give them the best start for the school year.

One way to set your children up for success is to make sure they do not have eye or vision issues. Consider some of the following suggestions to help protect your child’s vision.

Dealing with Itchy Eyes in the Spring

4/1/2023

For many people, springtime signals the start of eye allergies. Eye allergy symptoms can range from mild to extremely bothersome. One of the most common symptoms of eye allergies is itchy eyes. Keep reading below for more information on how to deal with this pesky allergy symptom.

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