Why Allergies Can Cause Blurred Vision

Common allergy vision complaints

Eye allergies are very common and especially so on the Mississippi Gulf Coast where I practice ophthalmology.

Allergies can cause the eyes to water more than normal and that will cause periods of blurred vision. The allergies affecting your eyes cause changes in the physiologic makeup of your tear film and that definitely will cause blurred vision.

The tear film is made up of water, and mucous and oil and when that combination changes, the excess mucus can cause blurred vision. There is an observable breakup of the tear film with each blink and allergies can affect this tear film.

A good analogy would be the dirty windshield or the bug-splattered windshield that is not clear when it starts to rain or you turn on your windshield wipers. The water does not spread evenly on the windshield because of the dirt and grime. Dry eyes can often also contribute to further vision impairment in people who have allergies.

There are many drops on the market that can offer some relief. The problem is drops that help one patient may not work for another.

The best thing to do if over the counter remedies do not work is to make an appointment with an eye specialist to evaluate your problem.http://www.eyedoctornewsletter.com
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