I feel like there is something foreign in my eyes and I feel uncomfortable. What's going on?

We often feel discomfort in our eyes, as if there is something in our eyes, but we can't get it out. This makes people feel very confused. Many people worry that there may be a disease in the eyes that causes something to grow in the eyes. First of all, we need to check whether there is any foreign body in the eyes. Some smaller particles entering the eyes will make us feel very uncomfortable. At the same time, some eye diseases can also cause discomfort in the eyes, such as sty and conjunctivitis. In the face of these situations, we must take measures to better help restore the health of the eyes.

What is the cause of the foreign body sensation in the eyes?

1. Causes of foreign body sensation in eyes

1.1. Caused by eye diseases, such as common conjunctivitis, dry eyes, sty, etc. These eye diseases will make the eyes feel like there is a foreign body.

1.2. Foreign objects enter the eyes. This situation is quite common. For example, some tiny particles enter the eyes and the eyes feel the foreign objects very strongly.

1.3. Psychological effects: Some people are born sensitive. Once they have experienced something, they will have a strong psychological suggestion. Excessive tension will make the situation worse.

1.4. Eye fatigue and excessive use of eyes can cause dry eyes, which can cause eye pain and a foreign body sensation in the eyes over time.

1.5. If something grows inside the eye, it is easy to feel that there is a foreign body in the eye.

1.6. Excessive liver fire will manifest itself in the body.

What is the cause of the foreign body sensation in the eyes?

1.7. Eye infection. Since most of the conjunctiva is in direct contact with the outside world, it is easily stimulated by infectious (such as bacteria, viruses, and chlamydia) and non-infectious factors (trauma, chemicals and physical factors, etc.) in the surrounding environment, which can easily cause eye infection and thus a foreign body sensation.

2. What medicine should I use if I always feel my eyes are

Apply topical antibiotic eye drops or antibiotic eye ointment. Conventional drugs for bacteria and trachoma include sulfonamides, rifampicin, chloramphenicol, erythromycin, tobramycin, tetracycline, quinolone, etc., and antiviral drugs include acyclovir, ribavirin, interferon, ganciclovir, herpes net, etc. If the symptoms are severe or accompanied by other pharyngitis, rhinitis, etc., oral antibiotics or intravenous drip should be taken.

If there is a lot of eye secretions, ask the doctor to use appropriate flushing agents such as saline or 3% boric acid solution to flush the conjunctival sac and remove mucopurulent secretions.

3. Preventive care for foreign body sensation in eyes

3.1. Maintain personal hygiene, wash hands and face frequently, and do not wipe eyes with hands or sleeves;

3.2. Keep towels and face plates separate from those of family members to prevent infection;

3.3. Eat a light diet and avoid spicy foods;

3.4. Get enough rest and avoid eye fatigue;

3.5. If you smoke, you should quit smoking temporarily or smoke less.