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Medicine's Thomas Stokkermans explains how oral antihistamines reduce allergic reactions

Media | April 15, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Dry eye disease and symptom management during the spring months
MSN: Thomas Stokkermans, associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, explained how oral antihistamines reduce allergic reactions but also decrease tear production. "Be careful with what extra drops you put in your eyes during the allergy season. Allergy drops can be drying for the same reasons that oral allergy medications dry you out," said Stokkermans.