Does Wearing Glasses Help Hay Fever
Some people dread summer because of hay fever.
Does wearing glasses help hay fever. As a result of these symptoms hay fever can be quite problematic for contact lens wearers. Why or why not. Here our hayfever advisor Louise Baillie explores the symptoms of hayfever induced.
Try and wear glasses instead of contact lenses on days when the pollen count is very high. While it might be tempting to wear eye make-up when you are prone to hay fever it can make eyes feel worse. In each study one group received a defined dose of anti-histamine medication and the second group received the same dose while additionally wearing sunglasses.
You can also choose to use your glasses during. While it isnt a cure for hay fever wearing wraparound glasses or sunglasses while youre out and about can help pollen out of your eyes and in turn reduce some of your symptoms. I wonder if wearing sunglasses does something good for hay fever.
So you may be tempted to reach for blue light blocking glasses to help your eyes. On the other hand disposable lenses mean you can start with a fresh pack every time you put on a pair. Do glasses help with hay fever.
Limiting your exposure to pollen by staying indoors - especially on days where pollen counts are high - will help reduce the impact of hay fever. When you are out and about wraparound glasses or sunglasses can help keep pollen out of your eyes and a small amount of Vaseline around the nostrils can help to trap pollen grains. You also might consider switching from contact lenses to glasses during peak hay fever months if your eyes are feeling particularly sore or irritated.
Try not to wear glasses if you only have -075 correction or only when you really need to see the white board if you go to school. One example is mascara. Wearing a face mask or covering will soon be compulsory on public transport and hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield asked Dr Glenis whether or not these could help with hay fever.