Pain in the eyes, as well as the tissues surrounding them, refers to the acute manifestation of eye diseases, as well as many other problems with internal organs. Painful sensations can be of various etiologies. They can occur in a state of complete rest or when making certain movements.
There are many different causes of discomfort in the eye area, as well as their manifestations. Some of them are a very serious reason to see a doctor and carry out complex treatment.
Main causes of pain
Among the main causes of eye pain are:
- migraine;
- intracranial pressure;
- computer syndrome;
- conjunctivitis;
- vasospasm.
Among the main triggers are migraines. This is a fairly common neurological disease, which is characterized by periodic or regular pain in the eyes and headache. A similar problem occurs when there is a violation of the neurovascular functions. Among the many types of migraine, the most common areophthalmic and retinal lesions.
Ophthalmic lesion is a very rare disease in which a person experiences significant discomfort. Among the characteristic signs, one can single out pain in the eye area, which occurs mainly on one side. The attack is accompanied by doubling, vomiting, and partial paralysis of the eye muscles.
Migraine of the retina is characterized by the fact that for some time there may be light spots before the eyes or even complete blindness. This neurological disorder affects only one eye.
When you stay at the computer for a long time, there are headaches in the forehead and eyes, as well as heaviness. Among the main signs of such a violation are the following:
- eye strain and fatigue;
- headaches;
- loss of visual acuity;
- feeling of the presence of a foreign body in the eyes;
- nausea and vomiting with severe fatigue.
This disease is especially dangerous for people with vegetative-vascular dystonia. In addition, there is a high risk of cervical osteochondrosis.
If there are headaches in the forehead and eyes, then this can be triggered by vasospasm. In addition, additional signs such as:
- sparks and front sights;
- light glare;
- desire to close your eyes.
Provoke such a condition may be a lack of oxygen, overwork,smoking. When conducting a more detailed examination, pathological changes are often observed in the kidneys, heart and thyroid gland.
Pain in the eyes can provoke conjunctivitis, which is an inflammation of the mucous membrane, provoked by a viral infection or an allergy. Among the general signs of the course of such a disease, one can distinguish such as:
- pain in the eyelid area;
- photophobia;
- redness of the eyeballs;
- lacrimation.
The allergic form is characterized by severe itching and eye irritation. When a person is infected with a viral infection, a yellowish discharge from the eyes is observed. The disease may initially occur in one eye and then spread to the other eye.
Headache and eye strain
Eye pain and headache can occur for a variety of reasons, the most obvious of which is overwork. Especially often this condition is observed in those who spend a lot of time at a computer or TV. Painful sensations of a twitching or pulsating nature may indicate that the glasses are chosen incorrectly. As a result of this, the eyes are constantly in tension, which negatively affects the state of the optic nerve. Mostly painful sensations are observed in the morning.
If there is pain in the head and in the eye area and occurs immediately after a person sneezed or coughed, then this may indicatehigh blood pressure, then you need to immediately carry out complex treatment. If discomfort is observed after a head injury or blow, then this symptom may indicate a concussion. If the pain is constant and throbbing, then this may be a sign of encephalitis, meningitis, or a pre-stroke condition.
In addition, pain in the eye area can signal glaucoma or autonomic dysfunction. Weather changes, physical and emotional overstrain can provoke discomfort.
Pain under the eye: what is it
Pain that radiates to the eye can occur due to poor circulation not only of the organ of vision itself, but also of surrounding tissues. This can happen due to the occurrence of vascular diseases. An accurate diagnosis in this case is quite difficult to make. That is why the doctor often prescribes triplex ultrasound, which will help to carefully examine the vessels and consult with an ophthalmologist.
Extra-ocular disorders
Pain in the eyes can occur due to inflammation of the soft tissues, as well as the lacrimal organs. In particular, there are such disorders and diseases as:
- conjunctivitis;
- blepharitis;
- myositis;
- dacryoadenitis;
- phlegmon of the orbit;
- dacryocystitis.
Redness and swelling of the conjunctival membrane is accompanied by a sensation of the presence of a foreign body in the eyes, as well as heaviness of the eyelids. Symptoms may vary somewhat depending on the provocative cause. Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids that manifests aslocal redness and swelling in the eyelashes or sebaceous gland.
Dacryocystitis is characterized by the fact that in the inner corner of the eye there is a slight seal, with pressure on which there is a discharge of pus, soreness, and lacrimation.
Pressing pain in the eye area, aggravated by movement of the eyeball, may occur due to tendinitis or myositis. In the presence of phlegmon of the orbit, significant inflammation is observed, which leads to difficulty in movement, and in some cases to protrusion of the eye, swelling and intense pain.
Inflammation of the optic nerve and injuries are accompanied not only by the presence of discomfort and pressure in the area of the organs of vision, but also by a violation of visual function. When inflammation of the trigeminal nerve occurs, there is mainly pain in the right eye, as well as in the forehead or chin.
Intraocular disorders
Sharp pain in the eye can be observed due to the course of diseases or inflammation of the membranes of the organs of vision. These include such as:
- sclerite;
- keratitis;
- iridoccylitis;
- uveitis;
- endophthalmitis;
- retinitis.
As a result of the occurrence of such disorders, not only pain in the eyes is observed, the symptoms are sometimes much more serious - there may be visual impairment. In some cases, with incorrect or untimely treatment, the disease can lead to irreversible consequences and even complete blindness. Intraocular disorders include:
- burns,injury;
- increased eye pressure;
- dry eye syndrome;
- use of contact lenses;
- ischemia of eye tissue;
- strain of the optic nerves;
- penetration of a foreign body.
Eye pain can be caused by burns or injury. The nature and intensity of such manifestations largely depends on the impact of the damaging factor, the degree of injury, and the occurrence of complications. When a foreign body penetrates, there is a rather severe pain in the eye, which increases significantly when blinking.
The constant increase in pressure manifests itself in the form of painful sensations of a dull nature, and a sharp attack of glaucoma causes intense arching pain that radiates to the temple. At the same time, the eye is tense, which you can feel on your own. The use of contact lenses results in minor discomfort.
Vascular disorders of the organs of vision, which provoke a lack of nutrients, can cause an attack of constant debilitating pain. In this case, there are signs of damage to all tissues and blood supply to the inflamed area.
Incorrectly chosen method of vision correction provokes a feeling of overwork, which manifests itself in the form of minor pain.
Other causes of pain
There are many different reasons that result in discomfort and pain in the left eye, right eye or temples. Almost all of them relate to ophthalmic diseases, in particular, suchlike:
- glaucoma;
- barley;
- cornea lesion;
- keratoconjunctivitis sicca;
- periorbital cellulitis.
The cornea consists only of nerve fibers, which is why absolutely any impact on this area can provoke very strong pain. In the presence of dry keratoconjunctivitis, a characteristic symptom is a burning sensation, pain, sand in the eyes. In addition, there may be dryness and itching of the organs of vision.
Sudden headache in the forehead and eyes can occur due to exposure to the wind or sun for a long time. It also causes dry eyes and severe irritation. A similar condition can provoke colds and clogged sinuses.
An acute attack of glaucoma is accompanied by painful sensations in the eyes, which occurs due to an increase in intraocular pressure. Among other signs, one can distinguish such as:
- light sensitivity;
- nausea;
- blurred vision;
- squeezing feeling;
- slight pupil dilation.
If you experience such symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor for a study and an accurate diagnosis. With incorrect or untimely treatment, complete blindness may occur.
Features of painful sensations
Quite often there can be painful sensations that occur when moving the eyeball. Since the outer shell contains many nerveendings, the body begins to react very sharply even to minor inflammation. If there are problems with the visual system, then immediately there is discomfort in the eyeball.
There are several different reasons why such a violation occurs. These include such as:
- Incorrectly fitting contact lenses;
- injury;
- infectious or inflammatory processes;
- high blood pressure.
There may also be pain when blinking, but at the same time, a person does not observe any foreign objects inside the organs of vision. In this case, in order to get rid of discomfort, he begins to intensively rub his eyes, thereby further aggravating the violation. Among the main reasons for such a violation are the following:
- barley;
- inflammation of the membrane of the eyes;
- inflammation in the sinuses.
In some cases, there may be pain when pressing on the eyes. The cause of such a problem can even be an allergic reaction. In this case, the eyeball and nerve endings feel the effects of toxic substances. The patient has tearing, redness and irritation of the eyes. Other reasons include:
- chronic inflammation;
- injury;
- pathologies of protein shells.
Pressing pain in the corners of the eyes is mainly observed due to significant overwork of the optic nerve. In the case of the addition of signs such as tearing,headache, photophobia, this may indicate the occurrence of disorders such as:
- iridocyclitis;
- neuritis;
- sinusitis.
Burning, tearing, and stinging are symptoms that not only cause significant discomfort, but also make the eyes tired. In this case, it is necessary to deal with visible and hidden visual impairments. Among the main reasons for this manifestation can be identified as:
- exposure to tobacco smoke;
- pathology of the lacrimal glands;
- burns and injury.
Sharp pain and significant discomfort can be observed in the presence of various ophthalmic diseases, pathologies of the nasal cavity and blood vessels.
Diagnostics
Before prescribing treatment, a comprehensive diagnosis is required. It includes a questioning of the patient, a vision test using special tables, as well as an examination of the retina. During the examination, the doctor will help to identify only gross and dangerous violations. That is why, an additional measurement of intraocular pressure is required to exclude the possibility of developing glaucoma.
During the study, a method such as biomicroscopy is used, which involves examining the patient with a slit lamp. With glaucoma and retinal pathology, white blotches form, which can be detected using computer perimetry.
Genioscopy is a fairly effective technique. It is aimed atdefinition of glaucoma and implies an examination of the anterior region of the eye, which allows you to assess the condition of the organs of vision. Ultrasound examination is appointed by the doctor only in controversial cases.
Providing treatment
Elimination of painful sensations is carried out in a variety of ways, it all depends on the cause that provoked the occurrence of the violation. When treating diseases of the eyeball, drops are prescribed for pain, tablets that help eliminate nasal and intraocular infections.
If discomfort is observed due to the presence of a foreign object, then after removing it, the doctor prescribes antiseptic and antibacterial drugs. In the case of a disease provoked by infections and viruses, immunomodulators, antihistamines, and antibiotics are prescribed. Almost all medicines are used in the form of drops. It is also important to treat concomitant diseases in a timely manner.
Medicated treatment
There are many different drops that help eliminate soreness and eye fatigue. It is worth remembering that most of these drugs only eliminate the existing unpleasant symptoms, but not the cause of the discomfort. That is why it is best to simultaneously use vasoconstrictor, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs. If, in addition, a purulent process is observed, then the therapy should also be supplemented with antibacterial drugs.
Medications such as"Vizin", "Sistane", "Likontin". In the presence of redness, you need to use vitamin complexes that help eliminate redness, as well as make up for the lack of required nutrients. Medications are also needed to make it easier to get used to contact lenses. In addition, they help fight dry eyes.
To reduce swelling of the cornea and inflammation, you need to use vasoconstrictor drops, in particular, such as Vizoltin, Vizin, Prokulin. To reduce itching and swelling, painkillers are required, namely Lidocaine, Tetracaine, Alkain. It should be noted that medicines and their dosage must be selected only by the attending doctor.
Folk remedies
To normalize the visual function and eliminate existing problems with the eyes, quite effective folk methods can be used. However, in order for them to bring the maximum possible result, it is advisable to use them in combination with drug therapy.
You can use eye drops prepared with water, mint juice and honey, which must be taken in equal proportions. You need to bury them in the eyes every day for 2 weeks. A compress prepared on the basis of fresh cilantro will help normalize vision and eliminate muscle strain. To do this, carefully grind this herb, add aloe juice and honey in equal proportions. Mix everything until a homogeneous mixture is formed and apply before going to bed for a few minutes on the eyelids. Lotions from fresh cucumbers will be useful.
Before using folk remedies, you must first consult a doctor about the presence of contraindications, as well as allergic reactions to the components used.
Prevention measures
Preventive measures are very important, among which are the following:
- eye hygiene;
- periodic doctor check-ups;
- gymnastics for the eyes;
- maintaining normal immunity;
- maintain a he althy lifestyle.
When carrying out prevention, it is necessary to correctly distribute the time of rest and work. It is advisable to additionally take special vitamin fees.
Painful sensations in the eye area can be observed for a variety of reasons, which is why in order to conduct high-quality treatment, it is necessary to determine the provoking factor.
