Sign in

or Register now

MyAllergyNetwork.com

See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
Monday, November 23, 2009
  • Font size
  • Bookmark
  • Save
Are you an asthma sufferer?  Manage your asthma or COPD with great ideas from people like you.Start here.

Eye burning - itching and discharge

External and internal eye anatomy
External and internal eye anatomy
Definition

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


Alternative Names

Itching - burning eyes; Burning eyes


Considerations

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.


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


Review Date: 11/13/2007
Reviewed By: Manju Subramanian, M.D., Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).
  • Font size
  • Bookmark
  • Was this helpful? Yes
  • Save