What is wrong with my eye? Or is this allergies?

Question

Sometimes I wake up and one of my eyes feels like somebody is either dragging sandpaper across it or poking it with a pin. It is really quite painful and red.

Whatever eye is bothering me (always only one at a time), the nostril on that side of my face is always runny / clogged.

Could this be allergies? Has anyone had this happen before and does anyone know what can be done about it? It hasn't happened to me in awhile, but has been happening lately.

Answer 1

May be very dry..use some common eye drops..if no result see an eye specialist..

Answer 2

There are many thing that can cause this problem. I have severe dry eye and yes, it causes the eyes to turn red and feel like sand is in my eye. I use a special rewetting drop for this problem in which I keep on my persons at all times. As well, pink eye can cause this problem. You need to seek professional help to have pink eye is very contagious. Now the runny nose you just might have allergies

Answer 3

Could be pink eye.  Go see your doctor.