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What causes sudden soreness and pain in the eyes?

Sep 17, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
In general, sudden eye soreness may be related to foreign body entry into the eye, styes, keratitis, photophthalmia, or bacterial conjunctivitis. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions for symptomatic treatment. Additionally, it may also be associated with conditions such as glaucoma or iridocyclitis. If patients experience discomfort symptoms, they should promptly seek medical attention at a hospital to avoid delaying diagnosis and treatment.

Under normal circumstances, sudden eye soreness may be related to foreign bodies entering the eye, hordeolum (stye), keratitis, photokeratitis (electric light-induced eye inflammation), bacterial conjunctivitis, and other factors. It is recommended that patients follow medical advice for symptomatic treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Foreign body in the eye

If exposed to windy conditions, sand and dust can easily blow into the eyes. When moving the eyes, rubbing them, or blinking, sand particles may scratch the corneal epithelium, leading to sudden eye soreness. This is a normal phenomenon, and patients can rinse their eyes thoroughly with saline solution.

2. Hordeolum (Stye)

Frequent use of low-quality cosmetics may block glands around the eyes, triggering hordeolum. Prolonged inflammatory irritation in the eye area commonly causes pain and soreness. Patients may use medications such as levofloxacin eye drops or tobramycin eye drops as directed by a physician. Additionally, maintaining good eye hygiene and avoiding low-quality cosmetics is important.

3. Keratitis

Poor eye hygiene may lead to ocular infections, resulting in symptoms such as swelling and pain. Patients can follow medical advice to use medications like methylprednisolone tablets or tobramycin eye drops for treatment.

4. Photokeratitis (Electric Light-Induced Eye Inflammation)

Exposure to welding light or ultraviolet germicidal lamps can cause photokeratitis, which may also result in sudden eye soreness. Cold compresses can help promote recovery of ocular tissues. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as sodium hyaluronate eye drops or polyvinyl alcohol eye drops may also be used to relieve symptoms.

5. Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Invasion of the conjunctiva by Staphylococcus aureus can lead to bacterial conjunctivitis, causing conjunctival congestion and edema, accompanied by redness, pain, and other symptoms. Under medical supervision, patients may use erythromycin eye ointment or diclofenac sodium eye drops for treatment. It is also important to practice proper eye use and avoid rubbing the eyes with dirty hands.

In addition, sudden eye soreness may also be associated with glaucoma, iridocyclitis, and other conditions. If patients experience discomfort, it is advisable to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to prevent delays in diagnosis and treatment.

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