eyes are constantly exposed to potential damage throughout the day. Even if we're careful - wearing sunglasses, for example - they can still become irritated.
However, one expert believes there is a factor outside of our control that could result in continued eye problems this year.
Speaking exclusively with Express. co. uk, pharmacist Sultan Dajani from GoldenEye, explained how hay fever sufferers could be especially vulnerable at the moment.
He said: "We're definitely seeing an intense pollen season. Climate change, warmer temperatures and pollution are all to blame, plus the 'pollen bomb' is causing a dramatic rise in allergy symptoms, resulting in soaring eye infections like conjunctivitis, with grass and tree pollen very prevalent too. "Hay fever is the most common allergy in the UK, affecting millions throughout the summer and beyond into early autumn. "It is usually worse between late March and the end of September when pollen counts are highest and linger. © Getty Images Eye infections "However, the pollen season is getting longer.
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