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1. What can cause burning of eyes?
The following conditions can cause the burning of eyes: allergies in the eye, dryness of eyes, redness and swelling of the eyelids (Blepharitis), a growth on the white portion of the eye and use of contact lenses and flu like symptoms.
2. Can I treat eye burning at home?
Yes, some simple solutions at home can treat the burning sensation in the eye. You can manage a hot compress on the eye to increase oil lubrication of the eye. You may also use artificial tears to keep the eyes lubricated and to avoid dryness.
3. Which medications can cure burning of eye?
Your ophthalmologist will diagnose the underlying cause for your eye burning and recommend the following medication: eye drops containing antibiotics and steroids to cure swelling, artificial tears to lubricate the eyes and anti-allergic drops to treat allergies.
4. Can I prevent eye burning?
Yes, you may prevent eye-burning by taking preventive measures to avoid eye exposure to certain conditions. The preventive measures are: avoid exposure to wind, pollen and mites, wear sunglasses to avoid exposure to direct sunlight, wash your hands after playing with animals and use artificial tears if you have dry eyes.
5. Are over the counter products available for eye burning?
Congestion in the eyes due to allergies or infection or inflammation can result in burning of eyes. The following over the counter products can help: some anti-allergic eye drops and oral anti allergic medicines, artificial tears and eye drops containing decongestants of eyes.