OpHTHALMOLOGY Help for Eye Allergies

Many people have eye allergies. They can cause a number symptoms that can disrupt a person’s everyday life and make it difficult to perform his or her responsibilities. If you need help with eye allergies, we at Michigan Eyecare Institute, serving Southfield, Dearborn, and Livonia, are here to help you. 

Eye Allergies Can Cause Problems

Allergies can manifest in the eyes as well as other body parts, like the sinuses and skin, and they involve all sorts of symptoms. Common eye allergy conditions include redness, swollen eyelids, burning sensations, tearing and watering up, puffiness and even eye mucus discharge. To diagnose and confirm for sure what’s going on, have an eye doctor on our eye care team examine you. We can help you identify what is causing your eye allergies and help to get relief.

There are outdoor triggers that are produced by plants and other outdoor elements. There are indoor triggers that can come from dust and animal dander as well as mold. There are also chemical irritants, which can include things like smoke and vehicle exhaust. However, it's quite possible for people to be allergic to more than one category as well, which can complicate things. An ophthalmic eye exam might be able to help you get the right kind of treatment so you can get relief.

An Ophthalmology Approach to Eye Allergies

Treatment for eye allergies can start with an eye exam by an ophthalmologist. Once the cause is confirmed, treatment can be a combination of medicine and avoidance. An eye doctor on our team might prescribe specific eye drops for relief, as well as guidance to stay in air-conditioned or filtered air areas when it’s windy outside or pollen season. Additionally, if the trigger is indoors, cleaning and vacuuming regularly can cut down on allergy reaction frequency as well.

Visit Us for Eye Allergy Help from an Ophthalmologist on Our Ophthalmology Team

If you're at the point where you're ready to trade-in your itchy eyes, we at Michigan Eyecare Institute can help. We'll take a holistic approach to the problem to both identify the true cause as well as how to deal with the symptoms effectively. You don't need to suffer through the blooming seasons or avoid certain environments without help. Give us a call and let our ophthalmology team help with a clear path forward for your eye allergies. Call us at for more information at (248) 352-2806 for more information.