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Eye Burning - Itching and Discharge
Alternate Names : Burning Eyes, Itching - Burning Eyes
Definition This symptom describes burning, itching, or drainage from the eye of any substance other than tears.
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Sometimes burning and itching eyes are due to environmental pollutants that should motivate social action. If smoke is annoying, say so. If an industrial plant in the area is polluting, contact the EPA for solutions.
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Review Date : 11/4/2001
Reviewed By : Raymond S. Douglas, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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