Why are my eyes itchy? Ways to soothe your eyelid irritation
Health and Fashion|August - September 2022
While it is true that an itchy eyelid can be uncomfortable and irritating, it is rarely a serious health concern. While an irritating foreign particle is usually temporary, and typically goes away just by blinking or a simple eye wash, there is no blinking away of an eyelid irritation.
Dr. Anant Pandhare, Dr. Hedgewar Hospital.
Why are my eyes itchy? Ways to soothe your eyelid irritation

Eyelid irritation happens when the eye becomes inflamed and this could be due to various reasons such as dryness, seasonal allergies, bacterial infection, eczema, gland dysfunction, etc. In most of the cases, the irritation is either felt at the edge of the eyelid or on the inner surface of it. The gland in the eyelids provides components to our tear film which protects the eye structures. Once inflammation sets in, this component is disrupted causing an inflammatory cascade and leading to several symptoms like a gritty feeling in the eye, burning sensation, swollen eyelids, redness, excessive blinking, itching and more. Also, the itchy eyes in young people are further prone to weaken cornea causing refractive error and keratoconus (alteration in corneal curvature). Apart from the visual effects, the quality of life is also hampered in moderate to severe cases. However, one will only experience the symptoms that coincide with the specific cause of their inflammation, and not all at once. Hence, better management can be provided if we know the cause. While younger people are more likely to have allergic component, the elderly are more prone to dry eyes and clogged glands (meibomian gland dysfunction). Also, if you are noticing the redness of eyes and irritation prominently after bath, it may be due to dryness component aggravated by the surrounding steam.

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