{"id":20496,"date":"2024-02-28T09:05:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T14:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/causes-of-eye-pain\/"},"modified":"2024-10-28T05:28:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T09:28:19","slug":"causes-of-eye-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es_co\/blog\/eye-care\/causes-of-eye-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Common Causes of Eye Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone has faced the issue of sore eyes at some point or the other in their lives.&nbsp;<br><br>There are times when the pain gets better over time. But if they not, it can lead to some severe issues.&nbsp;<br><br>This is when you need to consult your eye doctor to understand the cause.&nbsp;<br><br>Some frequent causes of eye pain usually center around the eyes.&nbsp;<br><br>These include the Cornea, Scalera (white of the eye), and a thin layer that covers it known as the Conjunctiva. The part of the eye which is colored is known as the iris.<br><br>The muscles that control the eye, the nerves, and the eyelids can also be sources of eye pain.<br><br>The pain can be related to our daily lifestyle and the pressure we put on our eyes.&nbsp;<br><br>According to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that about 2,000 U.S. workers daily sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical treatment, which is treatable.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9cf1e250 gb-headline-text\" id=\"symptoms-of-eye-pain\"><strong>Symptoms of eye pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Your eye gets tired with intense use, such as while driving or staring at screens for too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eyestrain can be annoying. Although if you start taking precautions, it subsides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But some cases need treatment if the symptoms of eyestrain indicate a particular eye condition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Algunos <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/eye-care\/eye-strain-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"symptoms of eye strain\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">symptoms of eye strain<\/a> are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sore neck, shoulders, or back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dolor de cabeza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watery or <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/eye-care\/dry-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"dry eyes\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">dry eyes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blurred or double vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sore, tired, burning, or itching eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased <a href=\"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es_co\/blog\/eye-care\/eye-pain-and-sensitivity-to-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/blog\/eye-care\/eye-pain-and-sensitivity-to-light\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sensitivity to light<\/a>, called photophobia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting trouble while keeping your eyes open<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-causes-of-eye-pain\">What are the causes of eye pain?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Various causes can lead to pain behind your eyes. Most of the time, we are unaware of the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the causes are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eyestrain\">Eyestrain<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you strain your eyes for a longer time, it can make them tired, dry, and blurry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/health\/conditions-treatments\/info-2020\/headaches-eyes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">investigaci\u00f3n<\/a>, people who stare at anything for an extended hour tend to blink their eyes less. This makes the eyes less moist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is always advised we should use digital devices from a comfortable distance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking breaks from digital devices is also necessary to reduce eyestrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following situations may put people at risk of eyestrain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Longer screen hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving for hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staring at a screen in dim light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Struggle to see without glasses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ec91610f gb-headline-text\" id=\"treatment\">Treatment<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Eye pain treatment where eyestrain is too much can be reduced by giving rest to the eyes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#073d11;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A7044;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Hecho<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">\nPracticing the 20-20-20 rule can help in this situation.<br \/>\nIt involves looking from a distance of 20 feet for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sinus-infection\">Sinus infection<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Doctors often mistake sinus infections for migraines because the symptoms and triggers, like changes in the weather, are the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out what&#8217;s causing a headache, a person should talk to a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discolored and thick nasal discharge is a usual symptom of a bacterial or viral infection in the sinus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other symptoms may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facial pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fiebre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dolores de cabeza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a feeling of pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an impaired sense of smell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-796d6177 gb-headline-text\" id=\"treatment\">Treatment<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Doctors may prescribe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/10278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">antibi\u00f3ticos<\/a> to treat this type of bacterial infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctors sometimes use a CT scan to determine whether sinus disease or migraine is causing the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"migraine\">Migra\u00f1a<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Migraine is an ordinary condition that relates to the brain. It can often cause headaches and excessive pain behind the eye.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Migraine-Headache-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"Image of person with Migraine headache\" class=\"wp-image-3035\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Migraine Headache<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The condition affects around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-migraine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">two in ten<\/a> people. Moreover, it is generally seen in females more than in males. It also tends to run families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Migraine symptoms can cause visual disturbances, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zig-zag lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flashes of light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shimmering lights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These problems may only happen on one side of the head. It worsens when the person moves or is exposed to loud sounds, bright lights, or strong smells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Migraine headaches can also make people feel sick and make them throw up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\" id=\"treatment\">Treatment<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>People who suffer from migraine often are prescribed medications.&nbsp;<br><br>These medications are responsible for balancing the chemical changes that lead to a migraine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zomig<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imitrex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amerge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If migraine attacks occur frequently and are severe, doctors may recommend daily medicines like beta-blockers.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cavernous-sinus-thrombosis\">Cavernous sinus thrombosis<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This rare condition can happen when a life-threatening or septic blood clot forms in the cavernous sinus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cavernous sinus is a vein that goes from the back of the eye sockets to the bottom of the brain. A bacterial infection often <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17701-sinusitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">causes<\/a> this condition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis has the following reasons for occurrence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infecciones dentales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sinusitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tonsillitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pharyngitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7a1312;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#AD4645;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Advertencia<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">People whose Diabetes is not under control or those who are taking cancer treatment may be at risk of developing cavernous sinus thrombosis.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of the condition include,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vision changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severe, sudden headaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling around the eyes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\" id=\"treatment\">Treatment<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK448177\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">three to four weeks<\/a> are required while treat this condition by doctors. Antibiotics and antimicrobial therapies are required to do the same.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts also recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/bloodthinners.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">anticoagulants<\/a> for blood thinning and to prevent further blood clots. These are prescribed for several weeks by the doctors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"angleclosure-glaucoma\">Angle-closure glaucoma<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Glaucoma-Symptoms-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"Glaucoma Symptoms\" class=\"wp-image-3019\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vision difference in Glaucoma <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Glaucoma is of two types primary open-angle and angle-closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es_co\/blog\/eye-care\/types-of-glaucoma\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/blog\/eye-care\/types-of-glaucoma\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding the Different Types of Glaucoma<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The optic nerve is damaged in primary open-angle Glaucoma because eye fluid doesn&#8217;t drain properly. But this kind of Glaucoma is not so painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Angle-closure Glaucoma happens when a person&#8217;s iris blocks the draining angle where eye fluid leaves the eye.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When this gets blocked, pressure builds up quickly, and to protect your vision, you need to see a doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dolor de cabeza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sudden, severe eye pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blurry vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>V\u00f3mitos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>N\u00e1useas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeing halos around lights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\" id=\"treatment\">Treatment<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Angle-closure Glaucoma is treated with medical treatments like eye drops, per a doctor&#8217;s prescription.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#075380;border-radius:7px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A86B3;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px\">Checkout:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px\">You can buy, <a href=\"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es_co\/producto\/actavis-bimatoprost-with-brush-300-mcg-0-03\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Actavis Bimatoprost<\/a> from WowRxPharmacy, for treating eye pressure.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A person should use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/learn-about-eye-health\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/glaucoma\/glaucoma-medicines#:~:text=They%20work%20by%20lowering%20the,to%20use%20them%20every%20day.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">eye drops<\/a> daily to reduce eye pressure. This treatment also helps in maintaining vision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"giant-cell-arteritis\">Giant cell arteritis<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) is a type of vasculitis. It is a group of rare diseases causing inflammation of the blood vessels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This condition, also known as temporal arteritis, can lead to swelling in the scalp, temples, and head arteries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of GCA include<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fiebre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persisting headache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatiga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary loss of vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P\u00e9rdida de apetito<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Permanent vision loss can also happen in some cases, which can be prevented with appropriate treatment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\" id=\"treatment\">Treatment<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>GCA needs to be treated right away by a doctor so that vision loss doesn&#8217;t happen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High doses of corticosteroids, usually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3014829\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">40\u201360 milligrams<\/a> (mg) per day of prednisone for a month, are used to treat the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusi\u00f3n<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>We know eye pain is something that can\u2019t be borne. There are many causes that lead to the same, like eyestrain, migraine, sinus, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you start taking these into consideration and take proper care along with the treatment, you can overcome your eye pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are eye drops, too, which will help you with your eye pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbcac8;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#E5E4E2;border-color:#ffffff;color:#36454F;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><strong>Citaciones:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"WowRx\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">WowRx<\/a> s\u00f3lo utiliza fuentes de alta calidad en la redacci\u00f3n de sus art\u00edculos. 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