Your First Eye Doctor Visit

All allergic symptoms affecting the eye have one thing in common: they affect your quality of life.^1,2

Eye allergies are a source of stress because of the detrimental effect they have on quality of life and productivity at school and work.^1,2

Should you see an eye doctor? The typical eye allergy patient suffers from itching in both eyes and feels the need to continuously scratch, rub or touch his or her eyes.^2,3 Rubbing of eyes causes worsening of symptoms.³ If this is you, schedule an appointment with an eye care professional.²⁰

What your eye doctor may ask²⁰

• What kinds of symptoms do you have?
• How long have you had them?
• When your symptoms happen, how long do they last?
• Do your symptoms come and go throughout the year, or do they last year-round?
• Do your symptoms occur when you’re outdoors, or indoors?
• Do they get worse when you’re around pets? Do you have any pets?
• Do you smoke? Does anyone in your family smoke?
• What medications are you taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements?
• Do you have any other health conditions, like asthma or high blood pressure?
• Do you have problems with your sense of smell or taste?
• Do you get better on the weekend and worse when you go back to work?