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An Ophthalmic Topical Allergy Medication Reference Guide

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Allergy season can spell misery for those suffering from ocular symptoms. Don't miss this clinical tool that will help you with topical allergy medications.

An Ophthalmic Topical Allergy Medication Reference Guide

Red, itchy, watery eyes….yep, it’s that time of year again….ALLERGY SEASON! Time for topical allergy medications!

No matter where you live, chances are you and/or many of your patients have experienced the onslaught of symptoms that come with ocular allergies, and whether chronic or acute, they can be downright miserable (I would know…I live in the South!). Fortunately, there are many topical options for treatment of this condition, and having numerous drop choices means one thing…ANOTHER DRUG GUIDE is here!
NGO has provided reference guides for artificial tears, glaucoma, and steroids/NSAIDs. Now it’s time to give you a quick table that will hopefully make your clinical decision making easier when managing your allergy patients.

Keep in mind that a combination mast cell stabilizer and antihistamine drop typically proves more effective for most patients. The antihistamine helps stop acute symptoms in their tracks, while the mast cell stabilizer keeps them from recurring.

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Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO
About Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO

Dr. Fulmer is the sole owner of Legacy Vision Center, a cold start, medically focused practice in Huntsville, AL, which launched at the end of 2020. A graduate of the UAB School of Optometry, she completed an ocular disease and primary care residency at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center before returning to Alabama to serve as the Center Director and consultative optometrist for a referral-based, tertiary care facility and then as an associate at a multi-doctor family practice. Her clinical interests include disease management, particularly glaucoma, uveitis, dry eye, and neurology-related cases, as well as educating students and colleagues through lecturing and writing. She is an active member in the American Academy of Optometry and American Optometric Association and currently serves her profession as a member of the Board of Directors of the Alabama Optometric Association and as President of the North Alabama Optometric Association. In her free time, Dr. Fulmer enjoys spending time with her husband and family, spoiling their fur-babies, traveling, attending concerts, and exploring the outdoors while kayaking and hiking. She also loves giving back through volunteering, including serving on the Board for HEALS, Inc, an organization that focuses on providing healthcare to local in-need youth.

Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO
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