10 Tips to Reduce Pollen Exposure

Goggles aren't just for sports -- wear them to limit pollen in your eyes.

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if you have to be outdoors during pollen season, wear goggles or wraparound glasses. . If you're highly sensitive, a pollen-filtering nasal mask, available at most pharmacies, can help.

Additionally, don't wear your contact lenses when the pollen count is high. Tiny pollen particles can get under the lenses and irritate your eyes.