Pollen

[Gofdave33]

Can high pollen worsen symptoms of wet amd.

[Becky_MacularSociety Partner]

Good Morning Gofdave33,

Although pollen can irritate the eyes, it doesn't affect the Macula and therefore doesn't worsen wet or dry AMD.

Best Wishes,

Becky

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[Gofdave33 in reply to Becky_MacularSociety]

I really meant does it temporarily cause blurred or fuzzy vision due to the aggravation. Thanks gofdave

[Becky_MacularSociety Partner in reply to Gofdave33]

High pollen count can cause red, itchy and watery eyes that are bothered by the same irritants that cause sneezing and a runny nose among seasonal allergy sufferers — are very common.

In addition to having symptoms of sneezing, congestion and a runny nose, most of these allergy sufferers also experience itchy eyes, watery eyes, red eyes and swollen eyelids.

In some cases, eye allergies also can play a role in conjunctivitis and other eye infections.

This can cause blurred or fuzzy vision, yes, but i you are concerned about your vision contact the optician or the eye clinic at the hospital.

Thanks,

Becky

Macular Society

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