Discomfort in the eye - common causes of eye pain

Discomfort in the eye - common causes of eye pain

What causes eye pain?

You may complain of pain in one or both eyes. Discomfort may be felt both in the upper area and in the internal structure. The pain may be sharp (sharp, piercing) or you may feel itchy or pulsating.

Acute eye pain accompanied by any degree of vision loss is noteworthy - this complaint always indicates a serious eye health problem and requires timely medical intervention. The condition is noteworthy if the eye pain is intense, the condition does not improve, and other symptoms accompany it.

The course of treatment depends on the underlying cause - sometimes only eye drops or protective agents are needed, although in some clinical cases surgical intervention is necessary.

The risk of eye pain is high if you wear contact lenses or have a history of certain diseases, for example, allergies or sinus pathologies.

Common causes of eye pain are:

  • Infections;
  • Contact lenses;
  • Allergy;
  • Toxins;
  • Inflammation;
  • Increased pressure, pressure in the eye area.

 

Source:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17796-eye-pain