Question 1

Sometimes, i have sudden pain in eye while sleeping. what could be the reason?

Accepted Answer

Unilateral headache, depending on the severity could be cluster headache.  If this headache is very severe you should get it checked out.  It is espcially more likely if it you are a younger male, have increasing tear production and redness.

Question 2

What causes eye pain after sleep?

Accepted Answer

Eye pain after sleep can be due to: dry eye, foreign body, inflammation in eye, infection (in or around eye, including sinuses), headache/migraine.  It is not normal to have eye pain so see your eyemd. More information: eyedoc2020.Blogspot.Com.

Question 3

Can sleeping with eye shade cause eye pain?

Accepted Answer

The eye shades can cause eye pain if the shades are pressed too tight against the eyes. Also, an allergic reaction can occur around the eyes causing swelling , pressure on the eyes, and subsequent pain.

Question 4

Can sleeping with eye shades cause eye pain?

Accepted Answer

If your eye shades are putting pressure on your eyes because they are too tight, an aching pain could result.  If your eyes are partially open behind the shades and the shades touch your corneas or bend your eyelashes into your eyes this could result in sharp pain.
You should stop wearing them if they induce pain.

Question 5

What can cause stabbing eye pain after sleep?

Accepted Answer

If the pain is when you open your eyes, you may be experiencing dryness, or a recurrent erosion.  If this is a common event an ophthalmologist can examine your cornea and see if you have a basement membrane disease that can cause this,  and advise treatment.

Question 6

Eye pain that goes away when i sleep what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Although other condition ie immunologic and inflammatory can cause especially if you are older, the most common would be a dna virus. Of greatest concern would be zoster shingles. Go see your medical doctor ENT or ophthalmologist.

Question 7

Sometimes i get pain in my left eye, pain is bad, i feel so weak, unwell, bright light makes worse, i go to sleep and when i wake up, pain disappears?

Accepted Answer

by your doctor to determine the cause. It may be a particular form of migraine headache.

Question 8

My eyes hurt when i wake up, they are irritated and red, i also wake up with less sleep then usual because of the pain in my eyes, for example i will go to sleep with no alarm, however i will wake up after 6 hours because of the eye pain, which is uncommo

Accepted Answer

Some of your symptoms may be due to allergies and there are drops for that, however the eye pain is not typical of allergies. I suggest that you see an eye doctor as soon as possible to get a diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

Started coughing yesterday morning and last night. not during the day. my temp is 35.6. can smell + taste. breathing is fine. eye pain in one eye & a bit tired yesterday, but i didn't sleep well night before. no pain or tiredness today.

Accepted Answer

Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these symptoms:  temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Question 10

I get terrible eye pain only while sleeping at night. this only occurs during sleep. could this be referred pain from a tooth infection? is it safe to have a bad tooth removed while having this issue with the one eye hurting and tearing often during

Accepted Answer

It is unsafe to leave an infected tooth untreated.  See a Dentist immediately.

Sudden pain in eye while sleeping

Sometimes, i have sudden pain in eye while sleeping. what could be the reason?

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What causes eye pain after sleep?

Can sleeping with eye shade cause eye pain?

Can sleeping with eye shades cause eye pain?

What can cause stabbing eye pain after sleep?

Eye pain that goes away when i sleep what could this be?

Sometimes i get pain in my left eye, pain is bad, i feel so weak, unwell, bright light makes worse, i go to sleep and when i wake up, pain disappears?

My eyes hurt when i wake up, they are irritated and red, i also wake up with less sleep then usual because of the pain in my eyes, for example i will go to sleep with no alarm, however i will wake up after 6 hours because of the eye pain, which is uncommo

Started coughing yesterday morning and last night. not during the day. my temp is 35.6. can smell + taste. breathing is fine. eye pain in one eye & a bit tired yesterday, but i didn't sleep well night before. no pain or tiredness today.

I get terrible eye pain only while sleeping at night. this only occurs during sleep. could this be referred pain from a tooth infection? is it safe to have a bad tooth removed while having this issue with the one eye hurting and tearing often during

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