Pollen counts in Connecticut are rising, especially with a longer spring and summer on the horizon. Itchy eyes are classic for allergic conjunctivitis but there are many other signs that come up that may get you thinking – is this allergy or is this something else? In allergic conjunctivitis, the sensitive tissue covering around the […]
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Spring is upon us. Ahhh….     Along with saying goodbye to the cold and snow, we welcome leaves back to the trees, green grasses, and beautiful blossoming flowers. To some allergy suffers, however, spring also means the return of itchy eyes, runny noses, and scratchy throats.  Many people present to their eye doctor seeking relief from allergy related eye symptoms.   It
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Allergic disease occurs in 30-50% of the population, while ocular symptoms can be present in up to 60% of allergic disease sufferers. Allergic eyes are often watery, red, irritated, dry and itchy. These symptoms are often found in patients suffering from dry eye syndrome. However the treatment of allergic eye irritation can be different than
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