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INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY
Volume 3, Issue 12, Pages 1001-1006Publisher
WILEY-BLACKWELL
DOI: 10.1002/alr.21214
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allergen avoidance; allergic rhinitis; conjunctivitis; pollen; sunglasses
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BackgroundAlthough allergen avoidance can lead to significant improvements in symptoms of allergic rhinitis, there are very few studies in this area. Sunglasses could be effective for protection of eyes from pollen as a cheap, comfortable, and simple avoidance option for allergens. The aim of this study is to determine if wearing sunglasses can decrease ocular symptoms. MethodsOcular symptomatic patients (39 total) who had a confirmed history of seasonal rhinitis by skin prick tests and negative skin prick tests for perennial allergens were included in the study. The duration of the study was 4 weeks with 3 required visits. At the onset of the 1-week run-in period, patients were randomized and divided into 2 groups. Group I (n = 18) received topical aqueous nasal budesonide regularly and loratadine once daily as a rescue medication. Group II (n = 21) wore sunglasses during daytime as an addition to this medication. Subjective data included a daily diary recording nasal and ocular symptom scores and antihistamine need during the study period. ResultsSunglasses significantly reduced ocular symptoms (p = 0.002) and use of antihistamines (p = 0.009). ConclusionSunglasses are an inexpensive and simple treatment for patients with allergic conjunctivitis.
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