Pain in the skin beside the corner of the eye

Pain in the skin near the corner of the eye is generally caused by conditions such as hordeolum (stye), blepharitis, or marginal blepharitis. Different treatment methods should be selected according to the specific cause. Detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Hordeolum (Stye)

Long-term neglect of hand hygiene and rubbing the eyes with dirty hands can allow bacteria to invade the eye area, leading to bacterial infection and proliferation within the glands, resulting in a stye. Due to continuous inflammatory stimulation, the skin around the eye becomes painful, accompanied by symptoms such as redness, swelling, and a burning sensation. Antibiotic treatment under medical guidance is recommended, such as using levofloxacin eye drops or tobramycin eye drops.

2. Blepharitis (Meibomian Gland Infection)

Blepharitis can cause adverse symptoms including redness, swelling, and pain at the corner of the eyelid. Some patients may also experience itching, a burning sensation in the eye, tearing, and in severe cases, fever. It is recommended to follow a doctor's advice for local warm compresses or antibiotic treatment, such as levofloxacin eye drops or erythromycin eye ointment. If swelling is severe and an abscess has formed locally, surgical incision and drainage may be required.

3. Marginal Blepharitis

Marginal blepharitis can also lead to redness, swelling, and pain at the corner of the eye. Discomfort becomes more pronounced when touching the area or blinking, and some patients may develop local ulceration with purulent discharge. Patients are advised to use medications such as zinc sulfate-allantoin eye drops under medical guidance to suppress the growth of Morax-Axenfeld diplococci, along with vitamin B2 supplementation to help alleviate symptoms.

In addition, other causes such as dacryoadenitis, viral herpes, and conjunctivitis may also lead to pain in the skin near the corner of the eye. When such discomfort occurs, timely medical evaluation is necessary to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment under professional medical guidance.