Feeling as if something is interfering with the eye is a common symptom. It can indicate many diseases of the organs of vision. But not only eye diseases can be the cause of the feeling that something is interfering in the eye. Nerve ailments, as a result of which the transmission mechanism of the impulse coming from the organs of vision to the brain is damaged, can also provoke pain, lacrimation, photophobia and other unpleasant sensations.
Understanding the reasons
Various types of inflammation are the first things that an ophthalmologist will suspect upon hearing that the patient complained that something was interfering with him in the eye. Acute conjunctivitis is the first of many diagnoses faced by doctors who treat their eyes. This disease occurs due to pathogenic microorganisms (cocci, micrococci, hay bacilli and others), which multiply on the mucous membrane of the eye. A microbial attack, in turn, is often the result of a weak immune response. Injuries to the mucosa and cornea, non-compliance with hygiene requirements and contact lens change regimes are also common causes of conjunctival disease.
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Dry eye syndrome is very common among mental workers. Indeed, almost all of their workplaces are now equipped with a computer. Long-term eye contact with the monitor means that the organs of vision have an increased load. The muscles that are responsible for the mobility of the eyeball are in a static position for a long time. Moreover, when a person peers at something for a long time and hard, blinking (during which the cornea is moistened with tear fluid) becomes very rare.
The lack of air conditioning, the dustiness of the room and the use of lenses make the appearance of the syndrome much more likely. You can reduce the load on the eyes if you often ventilate the
workplace, perform
gymnastics for the eyes, and also monitor the general condition of the body. For the final diagnosis of the syndrome, you need to conduct ophthalmic tests and take tests. In some cases, special dyes must be injected into the eye to evaluate the effectiveness of tear formation. Some systemic diseases (including hormonal), chronic fatigue and frequent vascular headaches can greatly complicate the diagnosis of diseases of the organs of vision
Insidious parasite
It is rare, but it happens that the Demodex tick becomes the causative agent of an infectious eye disease . A dermatologist will help to make an accurate diagnosis. One of the sure signs of demodicosis is increased itching (especially the eyelids and the eyelash region) near heat sources (lamps, batteries) and in the sun.
Nervous diseases and their effect on the organs of vision
Consultation with an optometrist may not reveal the causes of pain in the eyes. In this case, the patient will be referred to a neurologist who will rule out diseases of the facial nerves. After all, their pathology can also serve as a source of feeling as if something is interfering in the eye.
In this case, the treatment will be more systemic than local. Another cause of discomfort in the
eyeballs may be a neurotic fixation on your body. In this case, a person suffering from a similar pathology may feel tingling or “goose bumps” for no apparent reason. Or for a long time after the cause has been safely eliminated. Similar neurotic symptoms should be treated after the physiological cause of eye problems has been ruled out. Perhaps in some cases a simple auto-training will help, in others it is necessary to undergo a course of desensitization.