Sandy eyes refer to an irritated, itchy feeling in the eyes as if there is a sand particle in the eye while there is nothing in the eye. Depending on the cause, other signs and symptoms may occur with gritty eyes. These include dry eyes, itchy eyes and redness of the eyes, burning sensation in the eyes, watery eyes, pain in the eyes and blurred vision. Sandy eyes can have several causes. The first of these is dry eyes, which is the most common cause. Dry eyes means that not enough tears are produced. Not only a reduced quantity, but also a low quality of tears can lead to dry eyes. Another cause may be allergies. Another reason may be corneal wear. It refers to a scratch on the surface of the cornea, a layer that covers the iris and pupil. Other reasons include blepharitis, conjunctivitis, pterygium and stye. Blepharitis refers to swollen, red and itchy eyelids. Conjunctivitis refers to inflammation of the conjunctiva, that is, the transparent membrane that lines the eyelids and eyeball. Pterygium is a raised, triangular growth on the conjunctiva of the eye. A stye is a red, painful lump that forms near the edge of the eyelid, usually filled with pus, and results from an infection of the oil glands in the eyelid. Sandy eyes can also occur with Sjögren’s syndrome and thyroid disorders. Sjögren’s syndrome refers to an autoimmune disease that mainly leads to dry eyes and dry mouth. This condition can also affect the joints, skin, thyroid, lungs, kidneys and liver. Other causes of gritty eyes include the use of certain medications (for example, prostaglandin analogs, eye drops used to treat glaucoma), the use of contact lenses, and a vitamin A deficiency.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy can be a great help for gray eyes. Homeopathic medicines are natural remedies that provide relief when a person is suffering from gritty eyes by working on the underlying cause. In addition to a gritty feeling, they also help manage the signs and symptoms present. These may include itching in the eyes, dryness, redness, burning sensation, pain in the eye and watery eyes. The most suitable homeopathic medicine for gritty eyes is chosen after taking into account the characteristic individual symptoms in each case. It is advisable to always have any case of gray eyes assessed by a homeopathic doctor for the correct diagnosis and prescription. Self-medication should not be done.
Homeopathic medicines for sandy eyes
1. Euphrasia – Leading homeopathic medicine
Euphrasia is one of the best homeopathic medicines to treat cases of various eye-related complaints including gritty sensation. Persons requiring this medicine complain of sand or dust-like particles in the eyes. In addition, a burning sensation is also felt in the eyes. There is excessive tearing in the eyes. The eyes also itch. Another complaint that may occur is pain in the eye, which can be pressing, cutting or stabbing.
2. Monkshood – for gritty eyes and dry eyes
Monkshood is a very useful medicine to treat cases of gritty sensation in the eyes accompanied by dryness. The eyes may be red and inflamed. A heated sensation is also felt in the eyes. Eyes may become painful and the nature of the pain may be pressing, shooting or burning. The pain becomes worse with movement of the eyeballs. The eyelids may be swollen and red. A burning sensation may occur in the eyelids. The eyelids are also sensitive to air.
3. Arsenic album – for grittiness and burning eyes
Arsenic Album is the next effective medicine for controlling gritty feeling in eyes. It is accompanied by a noticeable burning in the eyes. The sandy feeling in the eyes gets worse in the evening. It is accompanied by rubbing of the eyes. There is excessive tearing of the eyes, causing the cheeks and eyelids to become painful. The following stabbing pain can be felt in the eyes when opening the eyelids. There is sensitivity to bright light. Pain in the eye is made worse by eye movements, which is another accompanying complaint. It may be accompanied by a runny nose with a blocked feeling in the nose.
4. Natrum Mur – For gritty eyes in the morning
Natrum Mur is well indicated to control the gritty feeling in the eyes in the morning. The eyes become red and water comes out of the affected eye. Sneezing and watery nasal discharge may also be present. Burning pain is felt in the eyes. A sensation of salt-like particles in the eyes may also be felt. Another common complaint may be sensitivity to light, especially sunlight and bright light. There is pain in the eyes while looking down. The eyes may itch and the eyelids may feel heavy.
5. Sulfur – For a gritty feeling with itching and burning eyes
Sulfur is of great use to treat gritty eyes along with itching and burning sensation. The itching gets worse in the evening. Cutting pain is felt in the eyes along with grittiness. There is tearing from the eyes in the morning, followed by dehydration. The eyelids become very dry on the inside. There is also redness and inflammation in the eyelids. It is accompanied by itching, burning and swelling of the eyelids. A stinging sensation is also felt on the eyelids, leading to scratching and rubbing. The eyelids may be sticky in the morning.
6. Pulsatilla – for gritty eyes in cases of conjunctivitis
Pulsatilla is a leading medicine for treating grittiness in the eyes in conjunctivitis. When this medicine is needed, a particle of sand is felt between the eye and the eyelid. This causes excessive tearing of the eyes during the day. Burning sensation and itching also occur in the eyes. Pain of a tearing or stabbing nature may also be felt in the eyes. It can happen that the eyelids become sticky in the morning. In addition to conjunctivitis, this medicine is also suitable if a sandy feeling occurs in the eyes while reading.
7. Belladonna – For grittiness and redness of the eyes
Belladonna is a good drug choice to treat cases of gritty eyes and obvious redness of the eyes. A burning sensation is felt in the eyes. The eyes turn red. Itching and pain occur in the eyes. Eyes may become painful, which is made worse by movement of the eyeballs and exposure to light. There is dryness in the eyes. The eyelids become red, congested and swollen. The lids are painful to the touch.
8. Apis Mellifica – For stony eyes with a stinging, burning sensation
This medicine is useful when gritty eyes are accompanied by a stinging and burning sensation in the eyes. The eyes look very red. The eyelids may be swollen and also swollen. There is itching in the eyes, which may be painful to the touch.
9. Fluoric acid – with more tears from the eyes
This medicine is useful when there is a feeling of sand in the eyes and increased tearing from the eyes. The burning sensation is also felt in the eyes. Heaviness may be felt over the eyes. A feeling may arise as if a cold wind is blowing through the eyes.