The Eye Doctor Clinical InSights
HAY FEVER FORECAST: Itchy eyes ahead
Most of us are overly familiar with the streaming eyes, endless sneezing and congested sinuses that come paired with the Great British Summer, but what’s not as well known is that Hay Fever can affect us all year round. Hay fever occurs when your immune system overreacts to an outdoor allergen. The most common allergens are pollens from wind-pollinated plants, such as trees, grass and weeds. The pollen from insect-pollinated plants are too heavy to remain airborne for long, and they’re less likely to trigger an allergic reaction. Seasonal allergies are less common during the winter, but it’s possible to experience an allergic reaction rhinitis year-round due to different plants emitting their respective pollens at different times of the year.
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