Question 1

what is the definition or description of: episodic eye pain?

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Intermittent: Episodic eye pain or oculodynia, is pain experienced in or around the eye that resolves usually quickly.  Probably the most common cause is ocular surface dryness that usually follows near task activities such as computer use and reading.  Episodic pain may also be deeper as in neuralgias from sinus disease or diseases that affect nerves as in postherpetic neuralgia of the ophthalmic branch of V n

Question 2

what can i do to ease my eye pain?

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Eye pain: Try artificial tears, warm compresses, ointment at night, and fish oil supplements (since the most common cause of eye discomfort is dry eye).  If no improvement, see an eye doctor since it could be something serious.

Question 3

what could be causing my intense eye pain?

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Many causes!: Abrasion, acute glaucoma, iritis, infection, foreign body etc.  Get checked out very quickly to determine the cause.

Question 4

i have eye pain almost everyday. what should i do?

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: Daily eye pain is concerning. You should be examined and advised by an ophthalmologist to check for eye pathology. You may be experiencing dryness of the eye or even eyestrain, but glaucoma must be ruled out as a cause of daily eye pain.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: eye pain?

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Eye pain: Depends on further explanation by history and findings on evaluation and examination.  An ophthalmologist can resolve this issue with evaluation and treatment.

Question 6

i'm having eye pain and seeing flashes, what should i do?

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See your doctor: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face.  After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 7

what causes eye pain after sleep?

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Eye pain after sleep: 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 8

what kind of headache has eye pain?

Accepted Answer

Several: Eye pain from glaucoma and other conditions can refer upwards to cause a headache, and headaches like cluster headaches can have referred pain into the eyes.  Best to have an eye exam for eye pain to rule out ocular disease.

Question 9

how to treat eye pain inside your eyes?

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Evaluate cause: In this situation is best to  be evaluated to determine the cause of the pain. If it is part of a constellation of symptoms such as  congestion, sinus pain etc - consider seeing your physician. If it is a lone symtpom - then recommend that you see your opthamologist. Eye pain with visual changes warrants prompt assessment.

Question 10

is it possible for anxiety to cause eye pain?

Accepted Answer

Possible, Not likely: Anxiety can cause any number of symptoms but eye pain is pretty specific. Anxiety is usually more general with symptoms (something is wring in my chest, or i don't feel safe). For eye pain, you need to see an eye doctor to be sure it isn't something else & if they can't find a cause, then blame anxiety!

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