Spring is a beautiful season, but it can also have negative aspects for people with allergies. A runny nose, itchy eyes, scratchy throat, and irritated skin can prevent you from enjoying the beauty of Spring. So, how can you protect your eyes during Springtime to reduce irritation? Let’s explore some things you can do this Spring to protect your eyes from allergies.

Sunglasses Against Allergies

We recommend wearing sunglasses when you are outside. Not only will this protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays, but it will also help prevent pollen from blowing into them.

Wash Your Hands

Please always ensure your hands are clean, especially if you spend much time outdoors. Pollen can easily get on your hands; the average person touches their face daily. This creates a situation where you can rub pollen into your eyes and cause irritation and redness. Keep some eye drops handy to clear your eyes of pollen.

Change Your Air Filter

Obviously, when you are outdoors you are exposed to a lot of allergens in the Spring, but the indoors can be just as bad. Pollen is so small that it can easily blow through the screens on your windows, so if you regularly have the windows open, expect to deal with the same allergy issues you would deal with in the outdoors.

One thing you can do to help reduce the allergens in the air in your home is to get a high-efficiency particular air (HEPA) filter. This air filter will help to regular the air in your home and remove allergens.

Spring is in the air, as they say. Just make sure you are taking precautions to protect your eyes from pollen and other free radicals. Most importantly, don’t forget to enjoy this beautiful time of year!