Category: Eye Health
Question: I have been feeling some itches in my eyes for sometime now The itching comes from time to time and I am forced to rub my eyes in the process Although my sight is not affected what can I do to stop this occurrence
Answer: Hi Qudus

Sorry to hear about your eye trouble

Itchy eyes could be possibly due to dry eyes allergies or perhaps an infection The infection might most likely be associated with a discharge so if your eyes have no discharge then it just might not be an infection

However short term measures you can take include immersing a piece of clean cloth perhaps a new napkin and soaking in cold water Close your eyes and place the  cold napkin over your eyes It should help with the itching

Besides that you could also visit a trusted pharmacy and request for an eye drop that could help with your itching

If this itching becomes persistent please kindly visit an ophthalmologist ie an eye doctor

I would also advise that you resist the urge to keep scratching the eyes as it might further worsen things

Kind regards