Can I wear contact lenses during an allergy?

Although many people wear glasses instead of contact lenses during allergy season because their eyes are more sensitive and the unpleasant sensations are more intense at that time, simple rules can counteract these symptoms and allow you to continue enjoying the comfort of contact lenses.

SMART STRATEGIES FOR CONTACT LENS WEARERS DURING ALLERGIES:

  • Use disposable contact lenses.
  • Limit wearing time.
  • Create a personal ‘wearing schedule’ during allergy season, where you only wear your contact lenses at certain times, for example, only when you are playing sports or meeting friends or family members.
  • If you wear daily disposable lenses that are replaced every two to four weeks, consult your eye care professional to find out which contact lens solution is best for you.
  • Use eye drops prescribed by an eye care professional.

Don’t let allergies hold you back!