What causes eye pain?
Disease description:
My eyeballs have been hurting recently, and at times my eyes also feel dry and red. I'm wondering if this is because I've been staying up late looking at the computer a lot lately. What could be the possible causes of eyeball pain?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
Eye pain is a common symptom that can be caused by various factors:
1. Eye fatigue: Prolonged use of electronic devices, reading, or working can lead to eye fatigue, which may cause eye pain.
2. Eye infections: Bacterial, viral, or fungal eye infections, such as conjunctivitis and keratitis, are also common causes of eye pain.
3. Eye injuries: Traumatic factors such as blunt trauma, penetrating injuries, or ruptured globe injuries to the eye can also result in eye pain.
4. Lifestyle habits: Prolonged near-distance eye use, insufficient rest or sleep, frequent consumption of spicy and irritating foods, and regular smoking or alcohol consumption may also cause eye pain.
5. Deep pain: This type of pain is often related to the internal structures of the eye, such as the iris, lens, or retina. Common causes include glaucoma, uveitis, retinal detachment or tear, and intraocular hemorrhage. These conditions require urgent treatment to prevent permanent vision damage.
If eye pain persists or is accompanied by symptoms such as vision loss, redness and swelling of the eye, or increased discharge, it is recommended to seek immediate medical examination and treatment.
