Eye pain for no apparent reason could be a "distress signal" from your eyes. Many people experience eye pain in daily life, such as eye soreness from long - term computer use, sudden pain due to glaucoma, or pain from an eye injury. New York Eye Hospital's Vice - Dean John Smith helps us understand common causes of eye pain and how to respond.
- Visual Fatigue: Staring at electronic screens (like phones and computers) or paper books for long periods without breaks can cause dryness and pain in the eyes. It's one of the most common causes in modern society.
- Trauma: Direct impacts or pokes to the eyes can cause immediate and severe pain, along with redness and bleeding.
- Infection: Eye infections like conjunctivitis and keratitis, caused by bacteria or viruses, present with pain, redness, and increased eye discharge.
- Glaucoma: A serious eye disease characterized by abnormally high intraocular pressure, accompanied by eye pain, blurred vision, and nausea. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent vision loss.
- Refractive Errors: Uncorrected nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism can lead to eye fatigue and pain after long - term use.
- Strabismus: Misaligned eyes can increase the eye's workload when looking at objects, resulting in pain.
- Eye Inflammation: Inflammation in deeper eye tissues, such as uveitis, scleritis, and optic neuritis, can cause eye pain and may lead to vision loss.
- Hordeolum: Also known as a "sty," it's an acute purulent inflammation of the eyelid glands, causing pain, swelling, and a local hard lump.
- Neurasthenia and Insomnia: Long - term stress, anxiety, or lack of sleep can indirectly cause eye pain by affecting blood circulation and nerve regulation in the eyes.
First, try to rest your eyes and avoid continuous long - term use. If the symptoms persist or worsen, especially with severe symptoms like blurred vision, increased discharge, or nausea, seek medical help immediately.
Maintaining good lifestyle habits, such as reasonable eye - use time, sufficient sleep, and regular eye examinations, is essential for preventing eye pain.
Eye pain may be common, but it can hide complex causes. Only by staying vigilant, seeking timely medical treatment, and taking scientific preventive and treatment measures can we protect our eyes.
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