What causes eye pain?
May 06, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Shuai
Introduction
Eye pain may be caused by environmental factors, trauma, keratitis, dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, etc., and patients should promptly seek medical attention at a正规 hospital. Treatment should be carried out according to medical advice through general management, medication, and other methods. During treatment, it is important to reasonably control eye usage time and avoid prolonged use of electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets.
Eye pain may be caused by environmental factors, trauma, keratitis, dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, etc. It is important to seek timely medical attention at a hospital and follow medical advice to improve the condition through general treatments, medications, and other methods. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Environmental factors: Excessively bright light can easily irritate the eyes, leading to eye pain. Prolonged exposure to such environments should be avoided to prevent adverse effects on normal eye function.
2. Trauma: If the eye suffers accidental physical impact, it may result in soft tissue damage around the eye, blood vessel rupture, or injury to internal eye structures, causing eye pain. Applying a cold compress with an ice pack is recommended, as it helps constrict capillaries and alleviate symptoms.
3. Keratitis: Keratitis is usually associated with infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens. The inflammation can stimulate corneal nerves, resulting in eye pain. Under medical guidance, medications such as methylprednisolone tablets, tobramycin eye drops, and ofloxacin eye ointment may be used to relieve symptoms.
4. Dry eye syndrome: Dry eye syndrome may be related to environmental factors, medications, or other causes. Common clinical symptoms include eye fatigue, foreign body sensation, dryness, and pain. Following medical advice, medications such as sodium hyaluronate eye drops, Jinzhen eye drops, and compound neostigmine-taurine eye drops may be used to alleviate symptoms.
5. Glaucoma: Glaucoma is often associated with genetic factors or trauma. Increased intraocular pressure in patients may lead to symptoms such as eye discomfort, swelling, and pain. Patients may use medications such as mannitol injection, prednisolone acetate injection, and betaxolol hydrochloride eye drops under medical supervision to improve their condition.
During treatment, it is important to manage eye usage appropriately and avoid prolonged use of electronic devices such as computers and smartphones.
