Why Does My Eye Hurt?
Mild Eye Pain Can Be a Symptom of Eyestrain or Tiredness. the Area Around the Eyes May Also Hurt During a Migraine Headache or Sinus Infection. in Some Cases...
Mild eye pain can be a symptom of eyestrain or tiredness. The area around the eyes may also hurt during a migraine headache or sinus infection. In some cases, eye pain can also be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as uveitis. The eyes can hurt in many different ways.
When should I be concerned about eye pain?
Call 911 or your local emergency number for eye pain if: It is unusually severe or accompanied by headache, fever or unusual sensitivity to light. Your vision changes suddenly. You also experience nausea or vomiting.
How can I relieve eye pain?
- Home care. The best way to treat many of the conditions that cause eye pain is to allow your eyes to rest. ...
- Glasses. If you frequently wear contact lenses, give your corneas time to heal by wearing your glasses.
- Warm compress. ...
- Flushing. ...
- Antibiotics. ...
- Antihistamines. ...
- Eye drops. ...
- Corticosteroids.
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