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Pain in the eye area
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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[ What causes pain in the eye area?
One of the reasons that can provoke pain in the eye area is barley - an acute inflammatory process that develops in the eyelid area. The main symptoms of the disease are swelling, puffiness and hyperemia of the eyelid, accompanied by pain.
The cause of barley is Staphylococcus aureus in most cases. People with weakened immunity, a history of problems with the functioning of the endocrine system and gastrointestinal tract, as well as a lack of vitamins in the body are most susceptible to this disease. Hypothermia can also contribute to the development of the disease. In some cases, the patient's temperature rises, headaches appear, regional lymph nodes enlarge. To prevent this pathological condition, it is necessary to normalize the protective function of the body, cure concomitant diseases, it is necessary to observe the rules of personal hygiene, do not rub your eyes and allow dirt to get on them. Barley should not be squeezed out or heated, as this leads to negative consequences, causes further spread of infection and inflammation. During treatment, you should not use decorative cosmetics and wear lenses. At the beginning, barley is lubricated with alcohol, iodine or calendula tincture. Hydrocortisone ointment and chloramphenicol are also used. As part of complex therapy, medications to boost immunity and vitamin and mineral complexes are prescribed.
Cervical osteochondrosis can cause pain in the eye area. The main symptoms of the disease are:
- neck and occipital pain radiating to the eyes, ears and shoulders.
- painful sensations in the arms, increasing with exertion, accompanied by a weakening of muscle strength
- headaches
- numbness of the tongue
- sensation of noise in the ears
- deterioration of vision and hearing
The main causes of the disease are hereditary factors, metabolic disorders, lack of vitamins and minerals, spinal injuries, curvature of the spine, sedentary lifestyle, prolonged hypothermia, excessive physical activity, intoxication, neuroses, etc. X-ray examination, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging are prescribed for diagnosis. Non-steroidal drugs are prescribed for treatment - diclofenac, ketoprofen, ibuprofen, piroxicam, warming ointments - apizartron, viprosal, pepper plaster. In order to relax the muscles, you can use the drug mydocalm, nicotinic acid, vitamin and mineral complexes. Such physiotherapy methods as electrophoresis, magnetotherapy, paraffin applications are of great importance for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. They also practice methods of acupuncture, leech therapy, apitherapy, manual therapy and therapeutic massage.
Pain in the eye area may be associated with tension headaches. This type of pain occurs as a result of stress, overexertion, or prolonged stay in an uncomfortable position (for example, when working at a monitor, driving a vehicle, etc.). Long-term use of analgesics also sometimes causes this disorder. The pain is squeezing and compressive in nature, affects both halves of the head, and may be more acute on one side. To prevent tension headaches, it is necessary to warm up every day and do gymnastics. Physiotherapy procedures, sedatives, and relaxing massage are prescribed to treat the disease.
Visual fatigue is one of the most common causes of eye pain. When you spend a long time in front of a monitor, your eyes may start to water, become red, and look painful. In such cases, you can use moisturizing eye drops. When you are forced to spend a long time at the computer, try to take at least short breaks so that your eyes can rest.