Optic Neuritis
Another cause of eye pain is optic neuritis, where the inflammations happen on the optic nerve – an optical information carrier from the eyes to the brain. Vision loss (sometimes on one eye) is the most crucial stage of optic neuritis, but eyesight will likely return over time. In addition, moving the eyes may cause pain in some cases, and eye movements can worsen the infection. The optic nerve damage could also end up in conditions like multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica. Most people with optic neuritis will experience the symptoms of a dull ache at the back portion of the eyes, temporary vision loss in one eye, pale and less vivid color, peripheral and central vision loss, and flickering and flashing of lights as the eyes move.
Optic neuritis is an autoimmune disease, though some nerve damage issues can also cause it, like sarcoidosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Sjogren’s syndrome.
The risk of having optic neuritis mostly happens to people ranging from 20 to 40 years old. Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is also a big factor. People who live in temperate regions also have a higher risk of developing the said disease.
