Eye irritations
What is an eye irritation?
The term eye irritation refers to sensations of dryness, itchiness, pain, or grittiness in the eye.
What causes eye irritations and what are the symptoms?
Many factors can cause eye irritation, including injuries, dry eye, and pink eye.
How are eye irritations prevented?
Preventing eye irritations involves simple hygiene habits that reduce your chances of exposing your eyes to infectious bacteria, fungi, and viruses. While some of these choices may seem obvious, it’s important to be mindful of these simple preventative measures and teach younger family members good hygiene habits.
- Wash your hands before touching your eyes
- Avoid rubbing your eyes excessively
- Do not share cosmetics with others
- Replace cosmetics and applicators if you develop an eye infection
- Avoid exposure to smoke (tobacco), chemical fumes, and other irritating substances
- Remove makeup before bed
- Keep your contact lenses and case clean per your eye doctor’s instructions
- Avoid wearing contacts overnight
- Replace your contact lens case every three months
- Maintain a high standard of hygiene with bedding, towels, and clothing
How are eye irritations treated?
Visit your doctor to help determine the cause of your symptoms and the best course of treatment. If your symptoms persist longer than 7 days or they intensify suddenly, then visit a doctor as soon as possible.
Patient First treats many conditions at our urgent care centers including eye irritations. You can visit any Patient First center from 8am to 8pm, any day of the week – no appointment is needed.
Why Patient First?
Patient First provides efficient service that meets your medical needs as well as your schedule. Don’t wait for an appointment—simply walk in to your nearest Patient First center today. Our extended night, weekend, and holiday hours mean you never have to miss work or school. We pride ourselves in a minimum wait at our urgent care centers, which is significantly less than at the hospital emergency room.
