Question 1

it feels like something in my eye nothing there can u help ?

Accepted Answer

Try artificial tears: Try some tears first. If it's persistent, then see an ophthalmologist. They will look for things like ulcers or foreign bodies.

Question 2

i feel like somethings in my eye i spent 10 minutes trying to flush it out it hurts everytime i try to blink and has excessive watery eyes it feels like sand or glass behind my upper eyelid right in the middle?

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: A physician or ophthalmologist would have to examine you &amp; possibly evert your upper eyelid in order to find the problem should symptoms persist.

Question 3

feels like there's something in my eye..possibly a sty. is a sty contagious?

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No: A stye is not contagious. However, your diagnosis may not be correct, and what you have may be....

Question 4

feels like something is in my eye when i blink but can't get it out. what can i do?

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Try this: Flood your eyes with artificial tears.  If the discomfort is not relieved by this, then see an ophthalmologist for evaluation.

Question 5

feels like something is in my eye but i can't see anything my veins are very inflamed across my eye to my pupil. this happens frequently. ?

Accepted Answer

Ophthamologist first: Evaluation by an ophthamologist.
May be iritis or keratitis which needs to be accurately diagnosed. May also be a ptyergium  that can be made worse by dryness. Check it out with a specialist.

Question 6

it feels like something is in my eye, can't see it/flush it out. eye lid is swollen, i see vessels on my eye. it is now watery and crusty. help!

Accepted Answer

Get seen: You might have an abrasian or infection of your cornea. An optometrist or ophthalmologist can help. Good luck.

Question 7

i have a white "pimple" on my upper eyelid on the inner side.  feels like something is in my eye.  should i see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Stye: Your description sounds like a stye.  If warm compresses and lid scrubs do not help, you should see an eye doctor to see if topical medication or surgical excision is needed.

Question 8

i always feel like something is in my eye always blinking and rubbing my eyes no dry eyes tried drops and do not help cause? what to do ?

Accepted Answer

Dry eye: there are many causes of dry eye. Many cases of dry eye require other forms of therapy besides artificial tears.  Fish oil by mouth is often helpful.  Scrubbing your eyelashes with baby shampoo and hot water is helpful as well. Sometimes other therapy is needed as well.  These therapies would require assistance from an ophthalmologist.

Question 9

i see blood vessels on the top of my eye. felt fine with contacts but feels like something is in my eye without contacts. but i don't see anything?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: Likely your contacts have irritated your eyes.  Keep the eyes moist and leave the contacts out.  This should resolve.

Question 10

why do i feels like there is something in my eye but there isnt?

Accepted Answer

Dry eye: Most common cause of foreign body sensation is dry eye.  Otc artificial tears usually do the trick.  However, if you were doing any activities recently where it was possible you may have gotten something in the eye, it would be best to have an ophthalmologist look to make sure there are no foreign bodies in the eye or under the lids.

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It feels like something in my eye nothing there can u help ?

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I feel like somethings in my eye i spent 10 minutes trying to flush it out it hurts everytime i try to blink and has excessive watery eyes it feels like sand or glass behind my upper eyelid right in the middle?

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Feels like there's something in my eye..possibly a sty. is a sty contagious?

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Feels like something is in my eye when i blink but can't get it out. what can i do?

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Feels like something is in my eye but i can't see anything my veins are very inflamed across my eye to my pupil. this happens frequently. ?

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It feels like something is in my eye, can't see it/flush it out. eye lid is swollen, i see vessels on my eye. it is now watery and crusty. help!

A member asked:

I have a white "pimple" on my upper eyelid on the inner side. feels like something is in my eye. should i see a doctor?

A member asked:

I always feel like something is in my eye always blinking and rubbing my eyes no dry eyes tried drops and do not help cause? what to do ?

A member asked:

I see blood vessels on the top of my eye. felt fine with contacts but feels like something is in my eye without contacts. but i don't see anything?

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Why do i feels like there is something in my eye but there isnt?

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