Seasonal allergies can cause a variety of symptoms depending on what you’re allergic to and how severe your allergy is. One common symptom of spring allergies is red and swollen eyes. Swollen eyes often occur due to exposure to airborne allergens like pollens, or can happen if you touch an allergen and then rub your eyes. Swollen eyes can be uncomfortable and limit your ability to function normally throughout the day.
If you’re experiencing seasonal allergy symptoms like swollen eyes, it is important to seek medical care and come up with a treatment plan to manage your allergy symptoms. At AFC Stoneham, our board-certified medical providers are available 7 days a week to treat symptoms of seasonal allergies, including swollen eyes. Simply walk into the clinic for same-day care, or save your spot online in advance below.
Do Seasonal Allergies Cause Swollen Eyes?
Seasonal allergies can cause many unpleasant symptoms. Seasonal allergies tend to peak around the early spring months due to the increased plant pollen, which is a common allergen for many people. Seasonal allergies can last for months, depending on what you’re allergic to. Common symptoms of seasonal allergies include:
- Nasal congestion
- Post-nasal drip
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Sneezing
- Itchy eyes
- Swollen eyes
- Hives
- Rash
Should You Seek Medical Care for Allergy-Induced Swollen Eyes?
Seasonal allergy symptoms can often be managed at home with proper care. However, swollen eyes can be painful and if left untreated, may cause severe irritation or lead to an infection like conjunctivitis. If you cannot manage your symptoms at home, you should seek medical care to determine the cause of your symptoms and find the best course of treatment. Your medical provider will be able to provide at-home care tips and medication recommendations to ensure you can successfully manage your allergy symptoms.
Treating Swollen Eyes Due To Allergies
Seasonal allergy symptoms occur because your body is sending an immune response to fight allergens. Because of this, the most effective way to control seasonal allergies is to avoid known allergens. However, this can be difficult or near impossible if you’re allergic to something like plant pollen. If you can’t avoid your allergens, taking OTC medications to manage the immune response is key to preventing seasonal allergy symptoms. Antihistamines will help reduce the immune response to allergens, while medications like eye drops specifically made for allergy symptoms can help control swelling around the eyes caused by seasonal allergies. Always be sure to avoid touching your eyes, because that could further irritate your eyes or even expose them to an allergen by accident.
Visit AFC Stoneham for Seasonal Allergy Symptom Relief
Seasonal allergies can cause a lot of discomfort without proper management. If you’re experiencing swollen eyes as the result of spring allergies, it is important to find an effective treatment plan to manage your symptoms so that you can stay comfortable during peak allergy season. At AFC Urgent Care Stoneham, our walk-in clinic provides patients near Stoneham, MA with rapid same-day allergy symptom treatment!
Our board-certified medical providers are available to provide same-day care 7 days a week. Simply walk into the clinic when it’s convenient, we’re open from 8am to 8pm. We work with most medical insurance plans, and offer affordable care to self-paying patients. Walk into the clinic today, or call us at (781) 279-4000 to learn more about the services we offer.
