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Eye Irritation

Underlying Cause

Eye Irritation Underlying Cause

Common causes of eye irritation include:

Air pollution
Allergies
Bright light
Cosmetics
Foreign body
Conjunctivitis
Corneal abrasion
Reading
Smoke

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Last Updated: Apr 21, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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