by Joel Harrison
13. August 2011 17:15
Allergy sufferers often decide to stop wearing contact lenses because of all the ocular symptoms that are associated with the condition (redness, swelling, irritation, itching, stinging, burning, pain). However, the results of a recently conducted study suggest that replacing contact lenses with glasses may not be necessary.
According to a report that is to be published in Contact Lens & Anterior Eye, which is the official journal of the British Contact Lens Association, wearing contact lenses may even be beneficial for allergic individuals, because they form a kind of a barrier preventing airborne irritants (dust, pollen, fur) from reaching the surface of the eye. This leads to a reduction in the symptoms and increased resistance to the above-mentioned irritants.
In addition, lenses with improved lubricating agents have been found to alleviate allergy symptoms, such as stinging and burning.
Although it is believed that allergies are mostly caused by genetic factors, there has been a marked increase in the number of individuals affected by it. Unfortunately, in spite of intensive research there is no cure and treatment is symptomatic.
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Tags: Allergy, contact lenses, redness, swelling, irritation, itching, stinging, burning, pain, Contact Lens & Anterior Eye, British Contact Lens Association
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