Eye allergies and itchy eyes are quite common. Many
prescription and over the counter eye drops are helpful for symptomatic relief
of itchy eyes on a temporary basis. Typically allergy sufferers must remove
their contact lenses and even discontinue them during the peak seasonal allergy
periods. Recently, a study was undertaken to determine the possibility of using
a contact lens as a drug delivery system for eye allergy medication. The study
was reported in the Cornea Journal in which etafilcon A (Acuvue 2) contact lenses were
loaded with ketotifen-an antihistamine-to determine whether itchy eye relief
could be achieved while correcting vision. The study concluded that effective
ocular allergy treatment could be achieved with this antihistamine-contact lens
delivery system and offers potential for contact lens wearers suffering from
ocular allergies.
If you are someone you know has not had a recent eye exam please schedule an appointment at Alabama Eye & Cataract Center in Birmingham at 205-930-0930, visit Alabama Eye & Cataract Center or www.facebook.com/alabamaeyecataractcenter.
Alabama Eye & Cataract Center is a leading eye care center in Birmingham located at UAB-Highlands, 1201 11th Avenue S, Suite 501, Birmingham, Alabama 35205 and staffed by UAB Medicine eye doctors and eye specialists.
