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Eye Irritation Symptoms That Mean You Should See an Optometrist
Most people wait too long before getting their eyes checked. A little redness after a long day at a screen, a gritty feeling after gardening, or watery eyes during allergy season can seem harmless enough. Often, they are. But the eye has a limited vocabulary. It complains through irritation, blur, pain, swelling, discharge, and light sensitivity, and those complaints do not always mean the same thing. That is where judgment matters. Some symptoms point to dryness or seas