Why do I have pain in the eyebrow bone and watery eyes?

Brow bone pain and watery eyes may be caused by poor lifestyle habits, trauma, allergic conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, or other reasons. Different management approaches can be selected based on the underlying cause.

1. Poor Lifestyle Habits

This may result from frequent late nights, excessive mental stress, poor sleep quality, or prolonged use of electronic devices such as smartphones and computers. Blue light exposure from screens can irritate the eyes, leading to brow bone pain and tearing. It is recommended to maintain a regular sleep schedule, reduce eye strain, and alleviate eye fatigue.

2. Trauma

Injury to the head or eye area can easily cause pain in the brow bone and surrounding tissues. It may also affect the eyelids or lacrimal glands, resulting in tearing, possibly accompanied by eye redness, swelling, or blurred vision. Follow medical advice to use medications such as erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream, or levofloxacin hydrochloride eye drops for treatment.

3. Allergic Conjunctivitis

Exposure to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, or animal dander, or using substandard eye drops or cosmetics like eyeshadow, may trigger allergic conjunctivitis. Inflammatory irritation of the eyes can lead to brow bone pain and tearing, often accompanied by itching and redness. Medications such as sodium cromoglicate eye drops, tobramycin-dexamethasone eye drops, or olopatadine hydrochloride eye drops may be used as directed by a physician.

4. Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye may result from prolonged exposure to wind and sunlight, extended screen time, or long-term smoking, which can reduce tear production or accelerate tear evaporation. Treatment under medical guidance may include sodium hyaluronate eye drops, carboxymethylcellulose sodium eye drops, or compound dextran 70 eye drops. In severe cases, surgical interventions such as punctal plug insertion may be necessary.

5. Glaucoma

Elevated intraocular pressure can damage ocular tissues and nerves, causing brow bone pain. It may also impair tear drainage, leading to tearing and red eyes. Under a doctor's supervision, medications such as levobunolol hydrochloride eye drops, timolol maleate eye drops, or carteolol hydrochloride eye drops can be used to lower eye pressure.

Patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Additionally, practicing proper eye care and avoiding eye strain in daily life is essential.