Grittiness in eyes

Many people visit the eye doctor with a common complaint: feeling they have sand in their eyes.  They complain that their eyes itch, burn or feel gritty, as if they have a piece of sand stuck in their eye. They also complain of having a difficult time opening their eyes in the morning and seem to be very sensitive to light.

By the time they make it to the eye doctor; they have already purchased several types of over-the-counter eye drops trying to find some relief. But in some cases, the drops just sting or burn a little and don’t help all that much. 

Grittiness may be associated with these conditions

· Corneal Abrasion

· Blepharitis

· Dry Eye

· Eye Allergies

· Pinguecula and Pterygium

If you feel like your eyes are gritty and irritated, you may be suffering from a specific condition. Early detection and treatment of eye problems is the best way to keep your healthy vision throughout your life. In many cases, blindness and vision loss are preventable. So, if you are in the State of Florida, then drop by one of 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore’s three convenient locations.  We have in-house optometrists should you need to have an eye exam. Click here to schedule an exam. Check out our coupons page for discounts and deals.  We look forward to seeing you soon!