7 Eye Symptoms And What They Could Mean

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7 Eye Symptoms And What They Could Mean Both eyes are itchy and watery This may result from allergies, commonly referred to as allergic conjunctivitis which is a reaction to pollen, pet dander, or something else in the environment that may prompt this reaction. The advisable thing to do is to avoid those things or animals that act as the trigger. Afterward, endeavor to take an oral antihistamine to stop the reaction in the immune system.For more information visit the Best ENT Specialist in India.

Discharge that's thick and crusty This can result in conjunctivitis. This happens when the outer layer of the eye is infected, and so leads to inflammation. The primary care doctor is likely to check if it’s a viral or bacterial infection by doing a culture. The viral type is considered more contagious and is seen as a common cold in the eye. A painful lump at the edge of one eye or under your eyelid When it occurs at the edge of the lid, then it may be a sty. These are caused by an infected eyelash follicle and they can get swollen, producing pus if not attended to. It is advisable to use a warm washcloth to dry the surface. However, if there seems to be no improvement or it becomes more painful, then endeavor to visit your physician who can then prescribe the right antibiotic ointment for use. A gritty, sandy feeling This is a situation in the eye whereby the eyes are not getting enough moisture due to the fact that enough tears are not produced by the individual, it may also result when your tears are not watery enough or evaporate rapidly and this results from inflammation of the oil-producing glands in the eyelids. The possible cause of this is constantly staring at screens without blinking. A gritty, sandy feeling


This may appear as blepharitis which results when the oil glands along the lash line become clogged. Daily treatment of the affected area is advised. Cleaning the eyelids with free shampoo on a clean fingertip, washcloth, and applying a clean and warm washcloth to the eyelid for some minutes can help to reduce the effect. The use of artificial tears is always good to reduce the burning and irritation effect on the eye. Persistent blurred vision or a sharp pain after a blow to the eye This can lead to the stretching of the layer covering the front of the eye (cornea). Any sign of corneal abrasion requires you to immediately visit your doctor. Red eyes This condition of the eyes does not resent any itch, discharge or gritty feeling. There is also no painful growth at the edge of the eye and your vision is never blurred.

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