What causes the sensation of having something irritating in the eye, and what should be done about it?
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
A sensation of something scratching the eye may be related to factors such as excessive fatigue, pterygium, or dry eye syndrome. Treatment can include daily care and local medication. Specific analysis is as follows: prolonged熬夜 (staying up late) or extended use of electronic devices may lead to excessive fatigue of the eye muscles, resulting in symptoms such as a foreign body sensation, pain, and eye fatigue.
The sensation of having something irritating in the eye may be related to factors such as excessive fatigue, pterygium, or dry eye syndrome. Treatment can include daily care and topical medications. Specific causes are analyzed as follows:
1. Excessive Fatigue
Prolonged熬夜 or extended use of electronic devices may lead to over-fatigue of the eye muscles, resulting in symptoms such as foreign body sensation, pain, and tiredness. Patients can relieve these discomforts through adequate rest and local massage.
2. Pterygium
Long-term exposure to ultraviolet light may cause abnormal proliferation of ocular fibroblasts, leading to pterygium. Clinically, this condition presents with symptoms including foreign body sensation, dryness, and decreased vision. Patients may use medications such as diclofenac sodium eye drops or pranoprofen eye drops under medical guidance.
3. Dry Eye Syndrome
With increasing age, tear secretion may decrease, leading to dry eye syndrome. Symptoms include a foreign body sensation, eye fatigue, and dryness. Patients can use medications such as sodium hyaluronate eye drops or polyethylene glycol eye drops as directed by a physician.
In addition to the above common causes, this sensation may also be associated with keratitis, conjunctivitis, or eye stones. It is important to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital and follow the doctor’s instructions for appropriate treatment.
