It is also possible that you are suffering from dry eyes which can be caused by outside factors such as the weather, the central heating or environment but also from wearing contact lenses. During flare-ups of dry eyes the tear ducts (lachrymal ducts) do not produce enough of the fluid needed to keep our eye hydrated or the tears that are produced are drying up too quickly. This fluid is vital as contains substances such as proteins, fatty matter and cells that help keep infections away. They are also important for allowing us to see clearly and blink comfortably.
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Try our Eye Symptom Checker free, here on this site →As you are a contact lens wearer this indicates that you are at risk of developing dry eyes. Have you been using the same types of contact lens for many years? Newer forms of lens have been created in recent years that are more permeable and allow the fluid of the eyes to penetrate behind the lens keeping them hydrated more efficiently than older types of lens.
For many of us this condition is not dangerous and it is actually quite common and many of us will suffer from dry eyes at some point in our life time. For a few people there may be a small risk of having as serious associated condition which will need professional diagnosis and assessment.
For most people the condition can be overcome by using eye drops which can be bought cheaply from your optician, local pharmacy and can even be found in some supermarkets.
If you feel that there is a reason behind your itchy eyes, why not go and book an eye test to put your mind at rest? You do not say whether you are taking any medications as sometimes these can have side-effects that affect other areas of your body and the eyes may be affected by some medications. Your eyes are very special and deserve the best possible care and attention so if I were you, just to make sure I would make an appointment with your optician and have an informal chat about your concerns.
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"It is also possible that you are suffering from dry eyes which can be caused by outside factors such as the weather, the central heating or environment but also from wearing contact lenses. During flare-ups of dry eyes the tear ducts (lachrymal ducts) do not produce enough of the fluid needed to keep our eye hydrated or the tears that are produced are drying up too quickly".
Tear ducts do not produce tears.
The lacrimal glands do - they are paired almond-shaped glands, one for each eye, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film. They are situated in the upper, outer portion of each orbit, not the corner of the eye.
I have this problem of itchy tear ducts possibly caused by blocked or inflamed tear ducts.
This answer will not help anybody with these symptoms.
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