Maybe your eyes are itchy and they’re starting to turn into a shade of pink. Could it be an infection, you may start to wonder right? Your doctor can make the final call; however, there are key signs that you need to look out for that can give you clues.
An infection in your eye can show up in many different ways. A lot depends on which part of your eye has the problem. For instance, you can get symptoms in your:
- Eyelid
- Cornea (clear surface that covers the outside of your eye)
- Conjunctiva (the thin, moist area that covers the inside of the eyelids and outer layer of your eye)
NOTABLE SYMPTOMS
Here are some of the most notable symptoms of eye problems:
- Pain or discomfort
- Itchy eyes
- Feeling that something’s on or in your eye
- Eye hurts when it’s bright
- Burning in your eyes
- Small, painful lump under your eyelid or at the base of your eyelashes
- Eyelid is tender when you touch it
- Eyes won’t stop tearing up
- Irritation in your eyes
Remedies:
