Protective efficacy of sunglasses on the conjunctival symptoms of seasonal rhinitis

Ozturk A. B., ÇELEBİOĞLU E., KARAKAYA G., KALYONCU A. F.

INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, cilt.3, sa.12, ss.1001-1006, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 3 Sayı: 12
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1002/alr.21214
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1001-1006
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: allergen avoidance, allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, pollen, sunglasses, ALLERGIC RHINITIS, CAT ALLERGY, EXPOSURE, UPDATE, POLLEN, ASTHMA
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.