Why do my eyes feel like there is always something in them and I feel the need to rub them?

You might have allergies or dry eyes. I think it's more likely dry eyes because I have both and for me, allergies cause my eyes to become puffy and irritated. Dry eyes make me feel like I always have something in them and they often are red and irritated as well.

i felt that too in my eyes.....but i don't like to rub them. For instance when something goes in my eye i just carefully take it out and then i don't feel nothing inside. But if u think it's really bothering you i suggest you see the eye doctor. But if you just ignore or try or put a drops then it might help. Well i hope this helps! Always take good care of your eyes and don't worry a lot. :D

You may be dehydrated - which can cause allergies and dry mucus membranes. Drink at least 8 to 10 eight-ounce glasses of pure water daily. http://www.holistic-wellness-basics.com/pure-water.html http://www.holistic-wellness-basics.com/dehydration.html Drink adequate amounts of water for a few weeks, then notice if your eyes feel different. It takes awhile to reverse dehydration. Keep up the water intake regardless.

Phosphene stimulation maybe?