Allergy season can be a challenging time for contact lens wearers. Pollen, dust, and other allergens can cause discomfort and irritation, making it difficult to keep your lenses in place. However, with the right care and precautions, you can continue to wear your contact lenses comfortably during allergy season. Here are some tips to help you manage:
1. Keep Your Lenses Clean
Proper hygiene is crucial, especially during allergy season. Clean your lenses thoroughly using a quality contact lens solution. Avoid using tap water to clean or store your lenses as it may contain impurities that can exacerbate allergies.
2. Use Daily Disposable Lenses
Consider switching to daily disposable lenses during allergy season. These lenses reduce the buildup of allergens and debris, providing a fresh and clean pair of lenses every day. At 3 PAIRS OPTICAL, we offer a wide range of daily disposable contact lenses to suit your needs.
3. Apply Allergy Eye Drops
Use allergy eye drops to help alleviate symptoms such as itching and redness. Be sure to use drops that are compatible with contact lenses. Consult with your optician at 3 PAIRS OPTICAL for recommendations on the best eye drops for contact lens wearers.
4. Limit Lens Wear Time
Try to reduce the amount of time you wear your contact lenses during peak allergy times. Give your eyes a break by wearing glasses for part of the day. This can help minimize irritation and give your eyes a chance to recover.
5. Avoid Rubbing Your Eyes
Rubbing your eyes can transfer allergens from your hands to your eyes and lenses, increasing irritation. If your eyes feel itchy, use a cool compress or allergy eye drops to soothe them instead.
6. Maintain Good Hygiene
Wash your hands thoroughly before handling your contact lenses. This prevents allergens and bacteria from transferring to your lenses and causing further irritation.
Visit 3 PAIRS OPTICAL for Personalized Eye Care
At 3 PAIRS OPTICAL, we understand the challenges of wearing contact lenses during allergy season. Located at 2 Marsellus Drive, Barrie, ON, L4N 0Y4, we offer personalized eye care services and a wide selection of contact lenses to help you find the best solution for your needs. Call us at 705-300-4300 or visit our store for more information.
About 3 PAIRS OPTICAL
3 PAIRS OPTICAL was established by Zack in August 2023. We offer the best eyeglass deals in town, where you pay for one frame and one set of prescription lenses, and receive two additional frames with free lenses of the same prescription. Currently, we have a limited time offer of $80 off if you bring a prescription from any eye doctor in Canada. We also direct bill to your health insurance for added convenience. Visit us today for all your eyewear needs!