Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The uncomfortable feeling that something is lodged into our eyes is often called a foreign body sensation. Interestingly, it can happen even when there is nothing in our eyes. But just the feeling can sometimes lead to irritation and pain. So it is necessary to take care of it.

There are many reasons for the foreign body sensation without anything foreign in our eyes! According to the National Eye Institute of the US, dry eye syndrome is one of the top causes. This happens when our eyes are not making enough tears to keep the surface moist.

According to Dr Vivian Shibayama of UCLA Medical Center, this can cause a rough and sand-like sensation in the eye. It can be managed simply by using artificial tears or lubricating...