Eye Pain
Experiencing eye pain is relatively common, but it usually isn’t linked to severe medical conditions. Also known as ophthalmalgia, the discomfort in these visual organs often goes away without medicinal treatment. There are two categories of pain in the eyes: ocular, which occurs on its surface, and orbital, the discomfort within it. Surface-level pain can give an itchy, burning sensation caused by trauma, infection, or irritation. Usually, rest and eye drops can treat it.
Conversely, pain within the eye usually requires a more in-depth approach to treatment. It’s characterized by throbbing, stabbing, gritty, or aching feelings. If any loss in vision accompanies it, you need to go to your ophthalmologist immediately to determine and treat the underlying cause. Failure to do so may lead to permanent damage. Other symptoms to look out for are severe pain, abdominal aches and vomiting, and significant vision changes.
Eye pain treatment usually depends on the discomfort’s cause. For example, their symptoms must be addressed if it’s an infection or flu. For allergens, antihistamine-based eye drops or oral medication may ease the pain. The key is immediately finding out what’s causing the problem to address it before any complications arise.
