What are itchy eyes? When we say we have itchy eyes, we actually mean that we have an irritation of the eye lid/s, usually around the eyelash area but it can also be an irritation of the clear membrane that covers the eye. Itchy eyes are often a symptom of…
The hay fever season runs from spring through to autumn and affects nearly 18 million people in the UK. As one of the most common allergic conditions, hay fever is triggered by an allergic reaction to different types of pollen, causing inflammation and symptoms such as sneezing, itchy, runny or…
25 March 2019 The hay fever season has arrived earlier than usual this year and The College of Optometrists is advising sufferers to treat their allergy, before their symptoms arise, to minimise the effects. To help identify when you might expect to experience symptoms of hay fever, The College of…
What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the clear membrane that covers the white of your eye. It may be caused by an infection, or by an allergy. If it is one eye it is more likely to be caused by an…
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The Met office has forecast that the pollen count will be high over the next few days across many areas of England and Wales and with that, comes the onset of hay fever for many people. Almost ten million Britons* are affected by hay fever, and the College of Optometrists…
As pollen levels rise and many people across the UK start experiencing hay fever symptoms, The College of Optometrists has issued eye health tips to help the public manage their allergies. Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom, Clinical Adviser at The College of Optometrists, said: “Hay fever season has well and truly…
Did you know hay fever affects over 16 million people in the UK? As one of the most common allergic conditions, hay fever can cause considerable discomfort to your eyes, making them red, itchy and swollen. Click on the image below to download a PDF version. Eye drops While the…
You may have read in the news this week about Bradley Walsh’s struggle with blepharitis, an eye condition which causes inflamed and swollen eye lids. Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom, Clinical Adviser at the College of Optometrists explains a bit more about the condition: “Blepharitis is a common but chronic condition…
