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.
There are several possible causes of this eye pain. It would be helpful to try to distinguish between pain, redness, or itching of the eyeball surface, which could be due to allergies or a superficial infection or irritation of the eyes, and pain that is deeper inside the eye, associated with movement of the eye from side to side.