What causes sudden eye pain?
Sep 13, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
In general, sudden eye pain may be related to factors such as trauma, excessive fatigue, styes, conjunctivitis, and keratitis. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions for symptomatic treatment. In addition, conditions such as neuralgia and nephritis may also cause sudden eye pain. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical examination and treatment to prevent worsening of the condition.
Under normal circumstances, sudden sharp pain in the eyelid may be related to trauma, excessive fatigue, hordeolum (stye), conjunctivitis, keratitis, and other factors. It is recommended that patients receive symptomatic treatment as directed by a physician. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Trauma
In daily life, if the eyelid is struck or punctured by a sharp object, it may cause sudden sharp pain in the eyelid, accompanied by various abnormal symptoms such as eyelid swelling and skin damage. It is recommended that a doctor disinfect the affected area with povidone-iodine.
2. Excessive Fatigue
Staying up late, prolonged use of electronic devices, and poor sleep quality can lead to eye strain, excessive tension in the muscles around the eyes, and insufficient blood supply, resulting in eyelid pain. Patients are advised to maintain regular作息 (daily routines) and ensure adequate sleep to alleviate symptoms.
3. Hordeolum (Stye)
Hordeolum is an acute purulent inflammation of the eyelid glands, most commonly caused by infection with Staphylococcus aureus. Therefore, typical inflammatory signs such as redness, swelling, heat, and pain occur locally. Treatment may include medications such as levofloxacin eye drops or fusidic acid eye drops, used according to medical advice.
4. Conjunctivitis
Eye pain caused by conjunctivitis mainly results from inflammation stimulating sensory nerve endings in the conjunctival tissue, triggering a pain response. Medications such as diclofenac sodium eye drops or tobramycin eye drops may be used under medical guidance.
5. Keratitis
If the eye is accidentally infected by pathogens such as bacteria or viruses, keratitis may be triggered. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions for appropriate drug treatment, such as ganciclovir eye drops or ofloxacin eye drops.
In addition, sudden sharp pain in the eyelid may also be caused by other factors such as neuralgia or nephritis. It is recommended that patients promptly visit a hospital for examination and treatment to prevent worsening of the condition.
