Eye color outside of the iris may also be symptomatic of disease. Yellowing of the sclera (the whites of the eyes) is associated with jaundice, and may be symptomatic of liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis. A blue coloration of the sclera may also be symptomatic of disease.
Dry Eye Syndrome. Dry eye syndrome often causes a sandy, gritty sensation in the morning that usually gets worse throughout the day. Dry eyes of varying severity can cause uncomfortable, irritating symptoms. If your eyes are dry, your eyes may burn much more than they itch.
Headache, Pain or discomfort and Sore or burning eyes. WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms headache, pain or discomfort and sore or burning eyes including Acute sinusitis, Nearsightedness, and Chronic sinusitis. There are 84 conditions associated with headache, pain or discomfort and sore or burning eyes.