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Persistent Eye Irritation in Adults: When It’s Time for a Comprehensive Eye Exam

A scratchy, burning, gritty, or watering eye can feel like a small problem until it refuses to leave. Many adults try to push through it, assuming it is just allergy season, a rough week of screen time, or a little sleep deprivation. That works for a day or two. It does not work when the irritation keeps coming back, shifts from one eye to both, or starts interfering with reading, driving, or simply getting through the workday. Persistent eye irritation deserves more att