3. A feeling of Grit in the Eyes
Patients who are dealing with a case of bulging eye syndrome may feel like they always have grit in the eyes. As a result, they tend to rub the eyes frequently, resulting in an exacerbation of the symptoms of inflammation and irritation. The irritation and gritty feeling do not come from foreign bodies floating around in the eyeball. Instead, the condition occurs due to the scarring of the inside of the eyelid.
This scarring rubs against the corneal lens, producing a scratching sensation that leaves the patient with plenty of irritation in the eyeball. As a result, the whites of the eyes may start to turn red, resulting in further symptoms of inflammation. Patients may gain some relief from using natural tears to keep the eyeballs lubricated.
However, eye drops are not a permanent solution to the condition, and if left unmanaged, the patient will continue to feel a sensation of irritation in the eye.