A bad dry eye year in the UK?

[eva b]

I've noticed a few people here in the UK posting about their symptoms getting worse, I've also noticed my own eyes deteriorating this summer.

The weather has been awful - with loads of fierce wind all over the country - and apparently pollen counts very high late on into the season.

This time last year my eyes were loads better, and I can't help wondering whether there is a strong allergy connection here???

Any other fellow sufferers have any views on this phenomenon...it's always comforting to know one isn't alone

[brd888]

Hello,
Where did you get data about pollen counts?
I've noticed it seems extra humid around here this week. This should help dry eye. I've not had a good summer for dry eyes but I wouldn't say its particularly worse than last one.

[eva b]

hi there
the info about pollen counts comes from weather reports on the TV...they've said many times this year that "pollen counts - particularly grass - have been much higher, and for much longer than usual". Don't know how scientific this is of course...