The conjunctiva is often very sensitive to external irritants and unilateral strains.

Symptoms

• The feeling of having ‘something in one’s eye’
• Red eyes
• Stinging and itching
• Increased lacrimation (i.e. production, secretion and shedding of tears)
• Secretion of a mucous substance (frequently but not always)

This may be due to:

• Bright light, high ozone exposure and air-conditioners
• Draughts and dust
• Excessive strain through reading or long hours at the computer screen
• Contact lenses

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