Bulletin| Allergies Strike AllYearLong @ (NAPSA)—Whether it’s the blooming trees of summer, rag- weed in the fall, or the fresh flow- ers of spring, one fact remains: The terrible itchy, red, watery eyes brought on by allergies can make your life miserable. Some people even experienceeyeallergy symptomsall year round, as they are allergic to dust, animal dan- der, and other irritants that invade their homes. Experts say that people with eye allergies should avoid the things that irritate them, but that’s not always practical, partic- ularly for people who must go to work or school during high-peak allergy seasons, such as the latesummer or early fall, or in the spring. In fact, the best way to manage your eye allergies might be to make sure that you discuss all of your symptoms with your doctor. “Studies have shown that people with allergies don’t always report all of their symptoms, and frequently use over-the-counter remedies that can actually make their eye allergy symptoms worse,” says William Morgan, MD, an allergy expert. As Dr. Morgan explains, itchy, red allergy eyes, for example, are frequently not discussed by patients, and people often treat eye allergies with over-the-counter eye drops, such as Visine, which can make the eyes moreirritated and red if they are used for more than two or three days. “The most widely prescribed medication for eye allergies is Patanol,” Dr. Morgan says. “Just one drop in the affected eye, twice a day, can quickly relieve all of the eye allergy symptomsall day and night.” Speak to your doctor about all of your eye allergy symptoms and the right treatment options for you. For more information about eye allergies visit www.patanol.com.
