one of my eyes stung a bit as if i had shampoo in it but i didn't have a bath or shower today. Any ideas on what it is?
thx
2007-08-22 07:24:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Optical
Some of the secretions from our eyelids are oily. The bacteria that live on the lids will metabolize that oil. Guess what they make?
Soap.
This soapy residue does feel like soap. It stings, causes you to tear up, seems worse when you try and rub your eye...
Wash your eyelids with water. You can use a Q-tip to clean the lashes and lash bases. Some people suggest baby shampoo and water on a little gauze pad or q-tip. Don't use cotton as the fibrils get loose and stick to the lashes, get in the eye, etc.
The cleaning, if done nightly for a week or so should work. When it comes back, just do the cleaning thing again for a few days....
2007-08-22 11:31:20 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably just dry eyes. Were you reading or on the computer when it happened? try artificial tears, any brand twice a day if this continues to happen
2007-08-22 17:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by lisa l 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
may Be you did not have a good sleep for a few days or so! if sleep is less, eyes do sting or burn or you feel as if something is inside the eye or so!
2007-08-22 15:35:59 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Rekhaa Kale 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Allergic reaction to something in the air.
2007-08-22 15:41:48 · answer #4 · answered by 2020 A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, if you get your own sweat in your eye(s) it will really irritate too.
2007-08-22 19:16:50 · answer #5 · answered by Flying Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
allergy
2007-08-22 14:55:52 · answer #6 · answered by hasafer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋