- Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
Pinkeye is redness and swelling of the membrane that lines the eyelid, called the conjunctiva.
- Hay fever
Hay fever, an allergic reaction to outdoor pollens and molds, causes nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and more.
- Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
- Wind exposure
Long exposure to wind can cause painful skin, red skin, or dry skin.
- Rubbing eyelids
Rubbing your eyelids can make the skin on your eyelids look red and, over time, can cause then to thicken.
- Dust exposure
Dust exposure can cause congestion, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and more.
- Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness is a common eye problem that causes blurry, distant vision.
- Eyelid inflammation (blepharitis)
Blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids, causes redness, irritation; and itchy, crusty eyelids.
- Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a rare disease that can cause swelling and hard lumps in the lymph nodes and organs.
- Eye allergies
Eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, can make your eyes itchy, red, and watery.
- Lazy eye
Lazy eye occurs when the brain favors one eye over the other.
- Sjogren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that most often causes dry eyes and dry mouth.
- Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common eye problem causing blurry vision, difficulty seeing details and eye strain headaches.
- Dry eyes
Symptoms of dry eyes include a gritty sensation, pain, light sensitivity, eye redness, burning, and stinging.
- Farsightedness (presbyopia)
Presbyopia causes an inability to focus on close objects, and headaches or eyestrain when working or reading.
- Foreign object in the eye
Symptoms of a foreign object in the eye include pain, stinging, itchiness, redness, tearing, bleeding, and more.
- Bird (avian) flu
Bird flu is spread to people from birds and causes fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches.
