What are the causes of eye pain?
May 06, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Shuai
Introduction
Causes of eye pain include environmental factors, eye strain, keratitis, conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, etc. It is important to promptly visit a正规 hospital for proper diagnosis and follow medical advice for improvement through general treatments, medications, and other methods. In daily life, maintain good eye hygiene and avoid rubbing your eyes with hands to prevent infections and promote eye health.
Causes of eye pain include environmental factors, eye strain, keratitis, conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, and others. It is important to seek timely medical attention at a hospital and follow medical advice for improvement through general management, medication, and other treatments. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Environmental factors: Being in environments with strong winds or dust may irritate the eyes, leading to pain and frequent blinking. Wearing protective goggles or glasses when outdoors can help block wind and dust from entering the eyes.
2. Eye strain: Prolonged reading, writing, or similar activities can easily cause excessive eye fatigue, manifesting as pain, dryness, and redness. It is advisable to manage screen or reading time appropriately and avoid overstraining the eyes to prevent myopia.
3. Keratitis: Keratitis is usually associated with microbial infections or eye injuries. Under inflammatory stimulation, symptoms such as eye pain, photophobia, and tearing may occur. It is recommended to use medications such as tobramycin eye drops, ofloxacin eye ointment, or natamycin eye drops as directed by a physician to relieve symptoms.
4. Conjunctivitis: Infections or allergies can easily trigger conjunctivitis. Stimulated by inflammatory factors, patients may experience conjunctival congestion, eye pain, and increased eye discharge. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as chloramphenicol eye drops, ganciclovir eye drops, or erythromycin tablets to alleviate symptoms.
5. Dry eye syndrome: Dry eye syndrome results from insufficient tear production or excessive tear evaporation, causing ocular dryness. Due to severe dryness, the aforementioned symptoms may also appear. It is recommended to use medications such as Jinzhen eye drops, compound neostigmine-taurine eye drops, or pilocarpine nitrate eye drops as prescribed to improve the condition.
In daily life, attention should be paid to eye hygiene. Avoid rubbing the eyes with hands to prevent infection and maintain good eye health.
