10 Pink Eye Symptoms
4. Gritty Feeling
People with pink eye often complain of feeling as if their eyes are full of sand, or that there is something in their eye that they can’t seem to remove. Children may not be able to articulate this sensation but may be seen rubbing their eyes frequently.
The cornea contains a dense concentration of nerves that protect the eye from damage through their responses to light, touch, and temperature. When an infection is ongoing, however, these nerve endings can fire haphazardly, resulting in sensations the brain interprets as being caused by a foreign object like sand or grit.
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