What happens when your eyes itch?

Answer 1

The eye can itch due to many different reason. Most are because something is in the eye that shouldn't be. You may have gotten dust or other forgien matter into your eye, flushing your eye with cool water is the quickest way to see if this is the case, if you do get relief then more than likely, that was the cause. If the itching continues, or becomes painful and, you think you have something in your eye, you need to see your Dr. You shouldn't scratch your eye if you think you have something in it, you can do serious damage to your eye. Another thing that can make your eye itch terribly and even in extreme cases needs surgery is eye lashes growing the wrong way. An eye lash can grow inverted, turning itself into the eye from the hair folical. This can be painful and cause the eye to water, itch, and swell. You can get a sty that can cause your eye to itch, swell usually near the edge of the lid and become red, or dark red, especially if the sty becomes infected. If that happens, you need to see your Dr., they can determine if you need medication for your eye and if you have a fever, anything you need or should do for that. There is of course the ever popular, Allergies. This can cover almost anything from, pet dander to plant pollen. The best way you can tell if an allergy is the cause, have your Dr. test you, and find out what you allergies are. Then, no more guessing. But if you aren't going to do that, trail and error. Test it out yourself, and see if something makes your eyes itch. But, be prepared to wash your hands with soap and water first, then rinse your eyes with cool water. Make sure you flush them well, and pat them dry with a clean towel, if you discover your allergry. You could also have pink eye. But I think the other symptoms of that will show themselves early enough that it will not remain a mystrey for long. If you think back also, you will probably remember having been exposed to Pink Eye, usually a young child is the one already suffering. You have been unfortunate to have come into contact during to wrong period. You will need to give your Dr. a call and see how they want you to deal with this one. Then there are all the things that can be happening, or changing in your eyes. If your are experiencing anything unusual with you sight and the itching conitnues or worsens, you need to see your Dr. They will test for all the things that could or might possibly cause the changes you have had. You should have your eyes checked every two years if you wear glasses anyway, and you should have the test for glaucoma and the pressure test preformed as well.

Answer 2

Itchy eyes are almost always caused by eye allergies. Try using an OTC medication like Zaditor or Alaway 2 times daily for 1-2 months. It will take about 2 weeks of using it every day to make a difference. If there's no improvement, see your eyecare professional to rule out other causes.

Answer 3

A lot of the time, it's allergies. You get it especially during the summer because of all the Pollen. Or it's an eyelash.

Answer 4

It could be allergies, it could be a cold or flu. It could be dry eyes.

Answer 5

Because pink eye makes your eyes crusty so it irritates your eyes making them itchy your welcome

Answer 6

because the boogie man comes out at night and skeets in your eyes causing inflammation which causes your nerves to send out a signal that your eyes are indeed itching

Answer 7

Allergies, irritation, and simply dryness can cause itchy eyes.

Answer 8

Quite often, you are sensitive to something getting into your eyes. Dust, pollen, mold spores, and rug mites are a few possibilities.