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How can i make my eyes feel better from allergies? every spring, my allergies kick into high gear and i start gobbling antihistamines like popcorn. while these help dry up my runny nose, my eyes are still red and itchy. i can't ride the bus without being

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Dr. Andrew Doan
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Ophthalmology 22 years experience
There : There are eye drops that your eye doctor can prescribe. I have found Patanol (olopatadine) to work well for my patients with seasonal allergies. In addition, i also place my patients on an oral medication too. I recommend that you go see your eye doctor.
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Dr. Andrew Caster
Dr. Andrew Casteranswered
Ophthalmology 43 years experience
You : You are in luck! there are many excellent anti-histamine eye drops, which are very effective. However, they do require a doctor's prescription.
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Dr. Douglas Liva
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Ophthalmology 42 years experience
There are some excellent antihistamine drops available without a prescription such as Zaditor and Alaway.
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Dr. Diane Minich
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Family Medicine 39 years experience
Antihistamine eye: drops OTC like zaditor (ketotifen).
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