Eye burning with discharge is burning, itching, or drainage from the eye of any substance other than tears.

Itching - burning eyes; Burning eyes

Sometimes burning and itching eyes are due to environmental pollutants. If secondhand cigarette smoke is annoying, say so. If an industrial plant in the area is polluting, contact the EPA for solutions.

• Allergies , including seasonal allergies or hay fever
• Bacterial infections
• Chemical irritants (such as chlorine in a swimming pool or makeup)
• Conjunctivitis or pink eye
• Dry eyes
• Irritants in the air (cigarette smoke or smog)

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Eye burning Treatment

Review Date: 10/31/2009
Reviewed By: Linda L. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)