Question 1

how come my eyes always sting?

Accepted Answer

See eye doctor: Try using artificial tears four times a day because many times the eyes sting water when they are dry as an overcompensation.  If no relief, see eye doctor because the drain duct could be clogged or may have allergies/infection.

Question 2

are your eyes supposed to start stinging after staring?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes because they may be getting dry. Whenever you blink that replenishes the layer of moisture on the surface of the eye (conjunctiva).

Question 3

my eyes are stinging and hurt in the light could it be just tiredness ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: could also be allergies, irritation for any number of reasons, infection, and a host of other issues. If you get a good nights rest and symptoms still present please see your doctor. Sorry this was not more helpful. Best of luck. Dr. R

Question 4

i always wake with dry stinging eyes and headache everyday? what could be causing this

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Dry eyes &amp; headache: Is your bedroom dry?  You may need a humidifier.  Please see your doctor.  He/she can check for Sjogren's Syndrome, a drying condition, along w/other possibilities.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

what causes red and stinging eyes in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Dry eyes: You may sleep with eyes somewhat open, other entities can cause eye to burn in the morning . Treatment is a viscous artificial tear drop  before going to sleep. Systane ultra or gel, liquigel, or
 genteal gel. All are over the counter drops.

Question 6

for about a month i've felt sudden burning/stinging in my eyes almost daily, once or twice. often in am, but day or night, anywhere. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

? Dry eyes: For whatever reason. You may want to see your doctor / ophthalmologist, meanwhile use artificial tears as needed

Question 7

got poked in eye. how do i stop stinging?

Accepted Answer

Keep Closed: If it's stinging significantly or feels like there's something in the eye you likely have a small abrasion on the front of the eye.  The best thing to do is rest and keep the eye closed.  You can also try some preservative free artificial tears.

Question 8

why do your eyes sting when you get tired?

Accepted Answer

Dry: Your eyes are most likely getting try.  Try some over the counter artificial tears when this happens and see if things get better.

Question 9

can you tell me about remedies for sore/stinging eyes?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what : Is causing your soreness or stinging of your eyes. If it's just from dry eyes, then warm compress applied in the morning and evening for 5 minutes would bring relief. If it's inflammatory, you will need to see your eye doctor for meds/eye drops. If it's infectious, you'll need to get antibacterial eyedrops from her/him. If it's from too much computer use, and not blinking, then you have to be off the computer!

Question 10

i   smell  cigrett smoke and sting eyes but no one else can?

Accepted Answer

More sensitive: Your nose may be more sensitive and pick up the cigarette smoke at a much lower level, .

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For about a month i've felt sudden burning/stinging in my eyes almost daily, once or twice. often in am, but day or night, anywhere. what could it be?

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