Gritty sensation in the eye

Very low urgency

The sensation that there are small foreign bodies (such as grains of sand) on the surface of the eye, which cause rubbing or irritation every time the eye is opened and closed, so that the eye may need to be scratched.

Associated diseases

Viral conjunctivitis (Paediatrics)

Bacterial conjunctivitis (Paediatrics)

Filariasis

Viral conjunctivitis

Bacterial conjunctivitis

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