Burning Eyes

This may be a symptom of another ailment such as chronic dry eyes, or pink eye or allergies. In many cases, this burning is caused by a foreign body in the eye. Symptoms include redness, eye pain, watery eyes, discharge and itching.

Conditions that could cause burning eyes include smog, dust, sun exposure, airborne chemical irritants, hair spray, and windy days. For allergy sufferers avoid dust, pet dander, molds, incense or perfumes and pollen.

Age may be another cause of burning eyes. As we age, our bodies produce less oils. This lessening of oils in our tears means that the moisture that is available is evaporated off, leaving dry spots on the eyeball. These dry spots could cause a burning sensation. Artificial tears should be used four to six times a day to help alleviate this possibly damaging eye dryness. 

These are some of the more common causes of red eyes and morning encrusted eyelids. When in doubt about any eye condition, see your eye doctor for further analysis of your condition. Your vision may depend on it.