The eyes are considered as the most sensitive organs in the human body. Eye
pain may be defined as burning, sharp, dull, gritty, aching, throbbing, or
stabbing in or around the eye. Eye Pain can also be due to referred pain from
another part of the body. A wide variety of disorders can cause pain in or
around the eye. An ophthalmologist (eye specialist) will examine the eyes and
determine the cause of eye pain.
Common sources of eye pain are listed below:-
An infection, irritation, or injury in eye may cause pain.
Blepharitis, a swelling of eyelid that usually results from a bacterial
infection, inflammation, or allergies and may cause eye pain.
Strain due to wearing ill-fitting glasses may cause eye pain.
A headache or pain in the facial muscles may cause eye pain.
Iritis, an inflammation of the iris can cause eye pain.
A sinus infection can inflame the adjacent muscles and can cause pain.
A sty, a painful swelling due to bacterial infection on or near eyelash roots is
a common cause of eye pain.
Wearing contact lenses may cause eye pain.
Uveitis, an inflammation of inner eye structures may cause eye pain.
Glaucoma, an eye disease causing gradual peripheral vision degradation and is
caused by an increase in intraocular pressure can cause eye pain.
Dry eyes, poor quality tears made by tear glands can be uncomfortable, causing
itching, burning, or even some loss of vision.
Pain can occur due to eye surgery.
Any foreign body such as dust, eyelash, grit, may cause pain in eye.
Shingles, an infection caused by chickenpox virus may cause eye pain.
Other factors like tumor, ingrowing lashes, prolonged close work, inadequate
illumination, fever, eye surgery may cause eye pain.
Treatment:-
Treatment for eye pain depends on its cause. If you feel pain after wearing
contact lenses, avoid wearing the lenses for a few days. Common treatment
options include flushing the eye out thoroughly with water, taking medications
such as antibiotic eye drops and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, applying
warm or cold compresses. To protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays you should
wear sunglasses when outside.