In the 'Symptoms - Head - Eyes/Ocular' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about eye irritation:
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Are your eyes often irritated? This may include a 'sandy-gritty' feeling, the sensation of a foreign object in the eye or permanently moist eyes (excess tears).
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"No / don't know" |
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"Occasional mild irritation" |
Irritated eyes |
A symptom |
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"Frequent mild / some significant irritation" |
Irritated eyes |
A symptom |
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"Frequent significant / some severe irritation" |
Irritated eyes |
A symptom |
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"Frequent or constant severe irritation" |
Irritated eyes |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia Syndrome |
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Conjunctivitis |
The first symptom of conjunctivitis is discomfort in the eye, followed by redness and inflammation of the conjunctiva, the tissue covering the eye and inner surface of the eyelids. There is some pain associated with conjunctivitis, but the sufferer will probably complain mostly of discomfort that is not relieved by rubbing or the sensation of something that feels like sand in the eye. |
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Dehydration |
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Dry Eye |
Dry eye frequently makes it feel as though there is something in your eye, like a tiny grain of sand. |
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Hyperthyroidism |
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Psoriasis |
Eye burning, itching & discharge are possible indicators of psoriasis. |
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Rosacea |
Red, sore or 'gritty' eyelids are sometimes caused by rosacea. Ocular manifestations may include many different eye problems and may precede skin involvement, thus delaying the diagnosis of rosacea. |
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GLOSSARY
Conjunctiva (Conjunctivitis)
Mucous membrane covering the posterior surface of the eyelids and the anterior surface of the eyeball. Conjunctivitis: An inflammation of the conjunctiva, either from environmental irritation, allergies, viral or bacterial infections.
Discharge (Discharges)
A secretion, of pus for example, from a wound or bodily orifice.
Psoriasis
An inherited skin disorder in which there are red patches with thick, dry silvery scales. It is caused by the body making too-many skin cells. Sores may be anywhere on the body but are more common on the arms, scalp, ears, and the pubic area. A swelling of small joints may go along with the skin disease.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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