“Why does it feel like there's something in my eye?”
I am a 21 year old male. I have felt like there is something in my eye. What could be the cause?
5 Answers
Well, the obvious answer is that there may, in fact, be something in your eye. Even a very small particle can be felt, especially if it's stuck hiding under the upper lid. Other causes of "foreign body sensation" are most commonly dry eye and blepharitis, both typically benign conditions. You could try instilling artificial tears in the affected eye to see if the feeling goes away. If it persists, go see some kind of eye doctor, they will have the type of microscope which can easily see any foreign body.
It could be dry eye. Often from inflammation of the eye lid. Try omega-3 vitamins like thera tears, nutritional supplements on Amazon.
Dr. LMJ
Dr. LMJ
Dry eye, retained contact lens, allergies, small scratch on your cornea. An eye exam would help pinpoint the exact cause.
Frank Cao
Frank Cao
Many possibilities like dry eye, foreign body, blepharitis, chemical conjunctivitis, allergy, etc. Please see an ophthalmologist.
Local factors like dryness, inflammation, infections
