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External and internal eye anatomy

Eye burning with discharge is burning, itching, or drainage from the eye of any substance other than tears.

Itching - burning eyes; Burning eyes

Sometimes burning and itching eyes are due to environmental pollutants that might be eliminated by social action. If secondhand cigarette smoke is annoying, say so. If an industrial plant in the area is polluting, contact the EPA for solutions.

• Allergies , including seasonal allergies or hayfever
• Conjunctivitis or pink eye (a viral infection of the eye surface)
• Irritants in the air (cigarette smoke or smog)
• Chemical irritants (such as chlorine in a swimming pool or makeup)
• Bacterial infections

Review Date: 12/15/2005
Reviewed By: Edward B. Feinberg, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.