Question

Anyone else have horrible itchy eyes from allergies ? The tree pollen has to go . What helps you ?  

Answer 1

Zaditor eye drops are the only ones that work for me!  

Answer 2

Pataday is now OTC. It was by prescription only until recently. Good stuff

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@paduasoy25714 tried it - very strange but I felt like I couldn’t breath after taking it - twice - different days - I had high hopes for it but don’t want to chance it

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@loathing darn! Sorry it didn’t help

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Thanks for the tip! My eyes have never been as bad as this year. I'm going to pick some up tomorrow to try!  

Answer 3

I'd actually see your ophthalmologist. They have eye drops with steroids in the mix that is sooo helpful. Or try n antihistamine

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@sullivan96 I would but they are not open - maybe I’ll call and they can do a video call

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@loathing yes, do a telehealth call. Your dr will be able to diagnose it and prescribe o be they see you on a video call. Feel better! I know how painful that can be.  

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@loathing I saw two ophthalmologist in the past week due to needing a steroid eye drops.  

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@loathing I am an optometrist and our office is open for all eye care needs. I live in Naperville and my office is in Downers Grove Spex Expressions. Send me a message and I could do a telehealth exam over the phone or see you in person, whichever you feel more comfortable doing.  

Answer 4

I agree with pataday. My eye doctor used to prescribe it.  

Answer 5

Patanol rx

Answer 6

We like Pataday or Zatador.  

Answer 7

Works great!  

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@acaulescent I prefer this over Pataday

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@erin6 it really works for me.  

Answer 8

Yep pollen gives u itchy eyes. i get it too whenever i go out

Answer 9

YES! Omg I have such a terrible time waking up too!  

Answer 10

Zatador -orange bottle OTC

Answer 11

We use Naphcon A eye drops

Answer 12

YES! Every time I wake up. Ugh. Thankful for all these suggestions.  

Answer 13

Xyzal is the only thing that helps my allergies and doesn’t kill my energy levels.  

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@wraparound86 this!  

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@wraparound86 SAME!  

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Same for me. I used to take Zyrtec and Claritin and still wanted to claw my eyes out. Xyzal made a HUGE difference

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I don't know if it's everywhere yet, but Mariano's carries a generic now, too

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Me too! And Zyrtec made me an evil demon. My husband and kids always knew when it was 5 hours after I took Zyrtec .  

Answer 14

Visine Allergy works well too.  

Answer 15

Yes. horrible

Answer 16

Yep pretty bad today

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@chlorenchyma I want to scratch my eyes out omg! It’s been a week and a half off and on - I hope this rain keeps it out of the air tomorrow

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@chlorenchyma, YES! It’s been super bad the last few days. Saline spray and Claritin.  

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@loathing agree!  

Answer 17

My whole family is sneezing and snotting right now. Hoping it is from pollen and not The Rona.  

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@denadenae6779 I have to say that has crossed my mind - damn virus

Answer 18

Yes! Benadryl at night with nasal spray.  

Answer 19

Nasal spray and neti pot in the evening

Answer 20

Me too

Answer 21

Zaditor! It’s the strongest over the counter eye allergy drop you can get.  

Answer 22

My husband and my 11 yr old were miserable with itchy eyes. Got an eye drop recommended by our ophthalmologist but didn’t help at all. Got this product and my daughter saw immediate relief.  

Answer 23

Pataday (or generic form) . got Rx from my eyeMD.  

Answer 24

Yes I use the same, Naphcon, suggested by my good friend Kim!  

Answer 25

I work for an eye dr and allergies have been horrible. He recommends Pataday otc

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@scarlett McKane Pataday is over the counter now

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@flout yep that’s the one he tells patients to get

Answer 26

I take Flonase, Allegra and bee pollen. Then make sure I shower right away if I go outside.  

Answer 27

I have all kinds of allergy in spring. So I take a zyrtek each morning

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Sometimes I have to add Flonase.  

Answer 28

I haven’t until this year. Eyes and nose. It’s bad

Answer 29

Oh my gosh! I am struggling! I haven’t worn contacts in 3 weeks! My eyes are itchy, swollen and red. especially the corners of my eye

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@izzy8463 yes! It’s killing me - and with this whole don’t touch your face thing  

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@loathing no such thing! Let me know what you find that works! I’ve tried every “allergy” eye drop out there, saline nose sprays, rinsing out my eyes. it’s all temporary until the next flare up.  

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@izzy8463 will do !  

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@izzy8463 my oldest had the same issues. He's on singulair, Flonase now. Use to need eye drops as needed. But I started him a couple years ago on localized honey. He takes a spoonful everyday, starting in March till pretty much early summer. It's improved things like a miracle. He still sneezes frequent. But the eye flare ups have only been a few times since.  

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@izzy8463 yes, I want to rip mine out!  

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The place I get our honey from is @oran80397 Farms. I've used the same place for honey since I started. They are around 87th st and Washington. So as close as I could get to our house.  

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@porshaport ❤️ the Flonase hadn’t helped, I’ve been taking Apple cider Vinegar, Manuka honey in the morning along with tumeric pill! It definitely helps for a short period. You are a smart mommy! I will definitely set my alarm for next year to start early intervention. I always forget how bad I feel until I am in it! Xo

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@izzy8463 something I've learned over the years. Hayden always started effects at the same time. My husband recommended trying localized honey, he heard it helped. Before the honey I was on the verge of having Hayden see an allergist. Hayden has also gotten very good at learning if he touches his eyes even a little, they swell & flare up right away. Idk if it's just a miracle, but the honey has worked like a miracle!  

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@porshaport I am on it! Thanks

Answer 30

Nettle tea and nettle capsules. Quercetin too

Answer 31

Pataday otc drops

Answer 32

At CVS or wal greens. They sell allergy eye drops that relieve allergy symptoms from eyes. They are. Life saver during the spring for me. We all woke up with puffy eyes this am from the allergens.  

Answer 33

They just released Pataday over the counter!  

Answer 34

If I hadn’t had that feeling of not being able to get a full breath in in the past because of allergies , I’d be freaking out about The Rona! But, I have had that, and that feeling has been my biggest allergy issue this year so far. The other day I felt the terrible itchy eyes, but that breathing thing is really bothering me. Today was good, but Monday was horrible. Just thought I’d throw that out to see if anyone else is experiencing this.  

Answer 35

Yes! Visine allergy works for me.  

Answer 36

I highly recommend Alaway. I use that for itchy eyes in combo with Flonase nasal spray for other allergy symptoms. Good luck!  

Answer 37

Yes! I have itchy ears too! I have never had allergies before and I’m taking Claritin daily and suffering!  

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@moneyed it’s horrible - my car and the yard furniture is covered in green crap

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Right? I've never had allergies and I woke up with my ears itching like crazy

Answer 38

Yes, and I’m trying so hard not to rub my eyes. Thanks for the input everyone.  

Answer 39

Zaditor eye drops are a huge help for my son’s allergies.  

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@brendis, yes! My daughter and I use zaditor as well! Makes a huge difference for us n

Answer 40

Mine are terrible but I hate taking medication so I’ve just been wearing my glasses and no makeup (obvi in quarantine ). Using hydrating eye drops and cleaning the oil from around my eye area a few times a day. Debating trying some form of allergy meds though.  

Answer 41

Nasal allergy spray!  

Answer 42

A swab of YL lavender essential oil on tip in nostrils. Works for me every time.  

Answer 43

I have to keep eye drops in every room.  

Answer 44

I am sneezing like crazy and take Claritin daily along with using Visine dry eye. Ugh!  

Answer 45

OMG! I have to have a phone consultation with a doctor today because my allergies are really bad this year. I was using claritin and was still suffering really bad. She put me through: a nasal spray, antihistamines eye drops and 7 days steroids because i am miserable

Answer 46

Yes, one of my kids does and it has been terrible this season! The only thing that has really helped him are Zaditor eye drops that I researched and tried after his normal Children's Claritan wasn't helping his eyes enough.  

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@abattoir do you need a prescription for those Zaditor eye drops. I have been using Pataday eye drops and they’re not working. This allergy season is horrible

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@grattan no, they are over the counter and I got them at meijer!  

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@abattoir thank you

Answer 47

Using a combination of lavender, lemon and peppermint essential oils mixed together from Young Living essential oils in a roller can help- I no longer need the otc Zyrtec. Let me know if you want to learn how this helps.  

Answer 48

Same in our house! Eye drops, allergy meds and we have air purifiers in bedrooms!  

Answer 49

Allergy meds twice a day is a must.  

Answer 50

My allergist prescribed Pataday for my allergy eyes. It was the only thing that helped me. It is OTC now, but I haven't priced it.  

Answer 51

It hit me hard yesterday- almost thought i was having a reaction and then it was gone. Bizarre!  

Answer 52

In the morning I get a wash cloth and rinse in hot water. Squeeze water out the lay down with rolled wash cloth over my eyes for about 2 min. That helps a bit. I use dry eye drops too .  

Answer 53

Azalatine nasal spray but you need a prescription

Answer 54

Visine A! Awesome. Stops the itch right away. My son and I use it. In addition we use Zyrtec and Flonase nasal spray

Answer 55

Zatidor but also saline drops and saline nose spray after being outside.  

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@ourselves yes I forgot about saline nose spray ‍♀️

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@loathing saline eye drops too!  

Answer 56

Horrible allergies this year.  

Answer 57

My hubby , try allergy eye drops

Answer 58

I like to avoid taking medication when at all possible, and found a combination of Lavender & Frankincense essential oils helps tremendously. Gotta use the good stuff tho.  

Answer 59

YES! Started yesterday. Pataday has really worked in the past. I’ll be picking up some today.  

Answer 60

Ugh. for some reason I have never really had an allergy problem to anything then this year came flowers and trees started blooming and bam my eyes are insanely itchy and watery. My doctor prescribed some allergy eye drops 2 times a day and now no problems.  

Answer 61

Zaditor 2x a day and then saline drops to flush out your eyes when you come in from being outside

Answer 62

My allergies are horrible. So much drainage it makes me sick to my stomach! I’m not finding anything to give me much help! Best of luck!