Why do my eyes burn when I rub them?

[Anonymous]

I’ve never had this problem but suddenly it keeps happening. It feels like I’ve touched peppers then rub my eyes. They get very red and I cry. It could be even after I’ve washed my hands; I don’t understand the cause! Could my eyes just suddenly have become very sensitive? I’ve rubbed my eyes in the past but not had this happen.

[MORPHEUS_12]

Because the continuous rubbing is putting microscopic abrasions on your cornea. The cornea directs light rays into the eye and helps focus them on the light-sensitive retina at the back of the eye, providing sharp, clear vision. You should never rub your eyes. Even a stray eyelash can scratch the cornea. The picture is of a corneal abrasion. The only way that abrasion can be seen is with a special dye placed in the eye.

[Asker]

Well it’s never done this before tho lol it’s new

[Anonymous]

Are you using new skincare products? You might be rubbing the residue into your eyes.

[Asker]

Maybe… but this happens even 12hrs after I’ve used them

[Opinion Owner]

The product would still be on your skin until you’ve washed it off, especially if you’re using things like moisturiser, serums, sunscreen etc

[rocksongwriter]

Try using a shirt or napkin to rub your eyes. Otherwise, you'll keep irritating your eyes which will cause you to keep rubbing them.

[Asker]

Napkins make it worse

[Anonymous]

You could just be rubbing too hard. The same thing happens to me sometimes.

[ShesRad80]

get yourself some eyes drop otc atta store you probably have dry eyes, i get it every so often then when you rub you agitate and unlubricated eye causing friction and pain. you need some eye drops

[Jazzy54]

Use eye drops. That’s much better. That’ll give you actual relief.

[Farukhn]

Go to doctor