Spring Allergies Affect Children's Eyes Most
With the arrival of spring, seasonal ailments also begin to come to light. Op. warns about allergic conjunctivitis, which is frequently seen in the eyes during these periods. Dr. Akgün Sayar underlines the importance of taking the symptoms into account and directing patients to the right treatments.
It especially affects children
Pollen spread by the wind from flowerless plants in the spring months affects people. It causes allergies observed in approximately 15 percent of people to come to light. Our eyes, which are among the organs that are in most contact with the environment, are among the organs most affected by this situation. Op. about conjunctivitis, which can lead to diseases such as sinusitis, otitis and asthma if left untreated. Dr. Akgün Sayar: “Allergic conjunctivitis is one of the most common allergic eye diseases. It is a disorder that is more common especially in children, teenagers and men. "The majority of patients with conjunctivitis also have asthma and other allergic diseases," he said.
It is of great importance to take the symptoms seriously and seek treatment.
Allergic Stating that the biggest factors in the emergence of conjunctivitis are allergies, infections and environmental factors, Op. Dr. Akgün Sayar, “The biggest symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis are excessive watering in the eyes, pain, itching, excessive crusting and crusting of the eyelashes when you wake up in the morning. Patients with these symptoms need to have an eye examination in order to get the right treatment. In conjunctivitis patients who are not treated on time, eye rubbing may cause deformation of the cornea in the future, leading to the medical name keratoconus. For this reason, allergic conjunctivitis is definitely not a disease to be taken lightly. Timely diagnosis and treatment are of great importance in order to prevent more serious and large-scale consequences.” he said.
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