Seasonal Allergy Management

Like many parts of the country, Mississippi has its fair share of seasonal allergies. At Primary Eyecare & Optical of Meridian, your trusted eye doctors have helped thousands of people from communities in Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama find real and practical solutions to their eye allergy symptoms. 

Manage Your Seasonal Eye Allergy Symptoms

Talk to your eye doctor in Meridian. 

We need to understand exactly what's causing your symptoms in order to manage them effectively. Allergy symptoms, including red, dry, itchy eyes can sometimes be caused by other health conditions (such as medication side effects, chronic dry eye syndrome), so these things need to be ruled out. If your symptoms are truly caused by some sort of allergy, then our team can also identify the true underlying cause, whether it's pollen, dust, pet dander, smoke, household chemicals, and so on. 

Once a clear diagnosis has been made, our team will be able to devise an appropriate treatment plan to manage and relieve your symptoms.

Overusing Over-The-Counter Artificial Eye Drops

Relying too much on over-the-counter products can actually worsen your symptoms over time, and may end up masking a more serious problem such as an eye infection. Before considering relying on medication or treatment for your eye, you should speak with your eye doctor.

Don’t Scratch or Itch Your Eyes

Itching your itchy eye can lead to corneal abrasions, infection, and worsening of your symptoms! Instead, go for a cool compress, consider using glasses instead of contacts until your symptoms clear up, and be sure to follow any other recommendations from our Meridian optometry team. 

Protect Your Eyes This Fall

Don't suffer needlessly this autumn season! If you or another member of your family are struggling with itchy red eye and other allergy symptoms, then call our optometry clinic today at to schedule an appointment with a Meridian optometrist.