Common Eye Symptoms - Burning Sensation in the Eye

Burning sensation in the eye can be caused by allergy, dryness, tiredness, vision stress (like computer work) or a combination of the aforementioned factors.

The possible causes for burning sensation in the eye include:

Allergies

Wearing your contact lenses for prolonged periods

Exposure to environmental pollutants such as tobacco smoke, or dust

Extremes of cold or hot dry air

Chemicals found in household cleaning solvents such as bleach, soap and shampoo

Chlorine in swimming pools

The treatment for burning eyes varies depending on the cause. In many cases, the burning sensation goes away by itself when you get away from the irritating factor, such as smoke. In other cases, use of over-the-counter artificial tears or antihistamines can relieve burning eyes. If you have conjunctivitis caused by bacteria, your eye doctor may prescribe antibiotic eye drops or ointment.