Optase Allergy Eye Drops – A Unique Formulation for Hayfever and Allergic Symptoms Such as Red, Itchy & Watery Eyes – 20 Single 0.5ml Doses

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The surface of your eye is covered by a thin layer of tears, called the Tear Film which protects, nourishes and lubricates the eye. Preservative-free eye drops, in SDU format, to alleviates allergic symptoms such as red, itchy and watery eyes. OPTASE® Allergy Eye Drops contain a natural molecule called Ectoin which helps both to flush allergens from the eye and protect from harmful allergens entering the tear film. Eye drops – If sprays aren’t your thing, and your eyes are itchy, drops may increase the effect of the tablets. They typically contain an ingredient named sodium cromoglicate and can relieve your eyes from soreness and itchiness. Why do some people get hay fever – and others don’t?

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One in five people suffers from hay fever. It’s extremely common. If you’ve got the sniffles or itchy eyes this summer, it’s important to find the right treatment. Best hay fever eye drops at a glance: Dr. John Sheppard, an ophthalmologist and Professor of Ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School agrees and advises to avoid vasoconstrictor eye drops with naphazoline, a decongestant that is usually found in OTC eye drops like Visine or Clear Eyes. This ingredient is also known to restrict blood flow which can cause high blood pressure. Poor-quality artificial tears, or ones that tout the red out, often have chemicals that can cause problems including rebound redness, dilation of the eyes, corneal toxicity, blurred vision and worsening of dry eye disease," Koetting warned.

It's important to know the cause of red eyes before self-medicating. Koetting said that "if someone has red eyes it is typically a symptom of something else, such as more severe dry eye disease and is a good idea to see an eye care professional, especially if there is any sudden pain with it."Delays also often occur at Easter because the depots are shut on Easter Monday & Good Friday and hence post builds up. According to GPs, they take around four to five days to work properly; but for this to happen, they need to be taken daily. So, taking one when your symptoms crop up isn’t as effective. Before buying any type of eye drops, it's important to speak with your doctor so they can evaluate your issue. In some cases, OTC eye drops are sufficient, but in other situations you may need prescription medicated drops.

Nasal sprays – On the other hand, steroid nasal sprays are also popular. These work most effectively when taken every day. GPs advise starting a few weeks prior to the pollen.Tablets - Antihistamine tablets are the first-line treatment for hay fever and can be acquired over the counter and should be taken daily. The most common ingredients used in tablets are cetirizine, loratadine and chlorphenamine.