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CEENTA Ophthalmologist Kashyap Kansupada, MD, discussed how allergies affect the eyes on WSOC's Daily Two on Thursday, April 16, 2018.

Your nose is runny, your eyes are itchy, and you feel miserable. You’re pretty sure you have allergies. In fact, you’re confident of it, so you don’t even make an appointment with your doctor before heading to the pharmacy. But as easy as it is to self-diagnose your allergies, there are times you’ll still want to go to the doctor. Why? Read on.

If you’ve ever seen someone wearing clothes with clashing patterns, you may have also heard someone tease them for being “color blind.” But is that accurate? What is color blindness? Read on as we discuss this intriguing condition.

Have you ever woken up with a bump on the skin around your eye and been frustrated that, somehow, you’re still getting pimples? Chances are it’s not acne at all, but a stye. So how do you know the difference and how do you treat them?

If you deal with the many seasonal allergies affecting the Charlotte region, you may spend a lot of time with an allergy technician like Mary Gardner. But what is being an allergy technician like?

Everyone, no matter what their gender is, wants their eyes to stay healthy as long as possible. But did you know that women make up the majority – as many as two thirds – of the people who have some sort of visual impairment? Do you want to know how to keep your eyes healthy during Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month? We’re happy to help.