A wide variety of disorders can cause pain in or around the eye. In general, if the pain is persistent, severe or associated with decreased vision get medical attention. Also, try to characterize the type of pain and location as discussed.
- a problem in the eye itself (an infection, irritation or injury such as a corneal abrasion)
- a migraineheadache (severe pain behind the eye)
- sinus problems (pain either over or below the eye)
- contact lenses
- eye surgery
- a stye (hordeolum) can create eye pain that increases as the stye grows
- conjunctivitis (pink eye) or any inflammation of the upper and lower lids
- pain in both eyes, particularly upon exposure to bright light (photophobia) that is common with many viral infections such as flu and will go away as the infection improves.
- glaucoma (so called narrow angle glaucoma can be very painful)
- burns
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