by Joel Harrison
4. April 2011 12:44
Advice has been offered to contact lenses wearers suffering from hay fever (or allergic rhinitis) in the spring and summer. The condition occurs when a person whose immune system is sensitised to certain allergens (especially pollen) inhales such allergens, which leads to the inflammation of the nasal airways. This inflammation manifests itself with congestion, sneezing, conjunctival and eyelid swelling as well as other symptoms, which are particularly unpleasant for those who wear contact lenses, often forcing them to switch back to glasses.
According to Dr Sarah Brewer, hay fever exacerbates in the summer, while cold air helps to decrease the swelling in the winter. However, Dr Brewer believes that a similar effect can be achieved with the use of some common substances, such as essential oils (e.g. eucalyptus oil, juniper berry oil), which reduce pain and inflammation as well as protect against infections. When a person inhales them, they feel immediate relief and wearing contact lenses is no longer a problem.
In addition, Dr Brewer stated that hay fever often runs in the family and increases the risk of the development of asthma.
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