A new survey from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) indicates that fall is one of the most troublesome times of year for people with eye allergies.
Although the springtime is well-known as allergy season, “the fall brings new allergy triggers that are not prevalent in the spring, such as ragweed,” according to the AAFA.
During this time, contact lens wearers with allergies may experience contact lens discomfort as allergens build up on their lenses over time. Symptoms may include ocular itching, redness and tearing.
Studies show that daily disposable contacts can be a more comfortable option than contacts replaced every two weeks or more for allergy sufferers, the AAFA says. For this reason, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., maker of 1 Day Acuvue Moist brand contact lenses, is supporting the AAFA’s new, educational brochure called “Eye Health and Allergies.”
The free brochure provides “vital allergy season advice for the nation’s 40 million contact lens wearers” and includes a trial pair certificate for 1 Day Acuvue Moist contacts. To download the brochure, visit the AAFA website.
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