Eye pain occurs when there is the discomfort felt on the surface or deep inside the eyes. It appears as slight irritation to pain inside the eyes. Eye pain is one of the symptoms of blepharitis, conjunctivitis, corneal abrasions, corneal infections, glaucoma, iritis, and optic neuritis. Eye pain can also occur with other symptoms such as headache, sensitivity to light, nausea, foreign body sensation in the eyes, and tearing. Its treatment usually depends on the cause.
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What is the treatment for the pain in my eye after I got hit by a toy bullet?
Query: Hello doctor, I have severe pain in and around the eye after I got hit by a toy gun bullet unexpectedly. There is a slight redness in the cornea and a pricking sensation below the eye ball. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As it is a blunt trauma, you have to be treated immediately. Pain is a significant symptom which needs to be evaluated soon because it could be due to superficial tears or abrasions. You will need a slit lamp examination. Later, you will also need a retina screening ... Read Full »
My eyesight is getting worse due to pain in the corner of my left eye. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I have pain in the corner of my left eye for the past one year. I went to the doctor, and he gave me Sterdex. I used it and felt better. My pain went away. After a few months, I started to have pain, but it was not so severe as the first time. I wear glasses and lenses... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Minimize the use of steroids as much as possible to avoid side effects such as an increase in eye pressure leading to glaucoma. Both Sterdex (Dexamethasone) and Chibro are steroids. They may relieve your symptoms in the short run but may harm your eyes if used for long ... Read Full »
What is the lump like structure in the eye associated with pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I am attaching a picture of my wife's left eye. I believe there is a stye or something else inside the left side of the eye. It has been around eight to ten days now. Earlier there was a pain in the eyes for the first two to three days. Later on, the pain was not there but I saw a lump or... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your wife's problems and seen the photo attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This condition is called a chalazion, it is a sequel of style and it happens when long-standing infection is set up in the eyelid glands. They are u... Read Full »
I have pain in my back and right eye. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old male, weighing 185.19 pounds, with a height of five feet 10 inches. I have been experiencing pain in my back and around my right eye for the past three days. The discomfort extends to my upper and lower jaw, and at times, I also sense nasal congestion on the right sid... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You could be experiencing sinusitis, which is an inflammatory sinusitis caused by a virus or bacteria. Sinusitis causes symptoms, such as pain around the eyes, forehead, cheeks, pressure, stuffy nose, fever, fatigue and chills While P... Read Full »
Why is there pain in eye with mild pressure?
Query: Hello doctor, I have eye pain in left side eye, minor or weird feel in the left side or have mild pressure on side of the eye. It is nearly there for the past four days. It is very awkward. Please help. Is it a sign of concern or anything else? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are different causes of mild pain in the eye. It may be due to some foreign body or decrease to increased intraocular pressure in the eye. Some times people with sinusitis feel heaviness in the back of the eye. As your vision is same there is no emergency but if t... Read Full »
Does eye pain while watching TV indicate the need for glasses?
Query: Hello doctor, My 4 years old daughter has an inward turn in her right eye after concentrating for a while. We had an eye test recently. Can you tell me if her results mean she needs glasses as she keeps saying her eyes hurt watching television and readings of her results are: Right eye sph +1.50 cy... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. That is a very normal refractive condition of a 4-year-old child and I would not advise correction. However, you might want to consider reducing the time watching TV along with the brightness of the screen after sunset. Reduced blinking might lead to drying up of the... Read Full »
After an eye trauma, I have blurry vision. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, About 45 days ago, I received a trauma to my right eye in a street fight, after which a large part of the cornea became blood red. After three weeks, the redness went away and the eye started looking normal, but I am still having a lot of discomforts. I am listing all the symptoms belo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). According to the prescription, the vision in the right eye after wearing glasses is 6/6. So, kindly wear your glasses permanently. The drops that have been given to you especially the Mil... Read Full »
My father has been having eye pain after surgery. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,About a month ago, my father underwent retinal detachment surgery, and his follow-up appointments with the ophthalmologist indicated a successful outcome. However, since last night, he has been experiencing sudden pain both inside and around his eye, which is causing him distress. I also o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I recommend reassessing his vision by covering the unaffected eye and then reevaluating the post-operative eye's vision. If the vision appears to be fine, I would advise starting the following treatment: 1. Eye drops - Nepa... Read Full »
I am having worsened vision after sore eyes. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having blurry vision ever since my sore eyes have been going away. It started a week ago when I was diagnosed with sore eyes. My physician told me to use Terramycin four to five times a day and on the sixth day, the swelling in my eyes got better. But once my eye was in a "... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This blurred vision could be due to viral keratoconjunctivitis which means there is a possibility of involvement of cornea leading to blurred vision. Treatment usually includes soft steroid eyedrop like fluorometholone in slow tapering doses. It is a provisional dia... Read Full »
What could cause painful and swollen red eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, I have red-eye, and watery fluid comes out of it. The eyelids are swollen on both top and bottom, and it is painful. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. I have a few questions to help come to a diagnosis. How many days since this occurred? Was it sudden or developed over some time, like a couple of days? Is there any sticky yellow discharge? Is there any sensation of ... Read Full »
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