Diseases
ocular pain
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Overview
Eye pain is common, but it’s rarely a symptom of a serious condition. Most often, the pain resolves without medicine or treatment. Eye pain is also known as ophthalmalgia. Depending on where you experience the discomfort, eye pain can fall into one of two categories: Ocular pain occurs on the eye’s surface, and orbital pain occurs within the eye.
Symptoms
- redness
- pain
- a visual sensation of halos around lights
- itching feeling
Causes
- foreign object
- conjunctivitis
- blepharitis
Risk factors
- contact lens
- sty
Diagnosis
- physical exam
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is ocular pain?
Eye pain is common, but it’s rarely a symptom of a serious condition. Most often, the pain resolves without medicine or treatment. Eye pain is also known as ophthalmalgia. Depending on where you experience the discomfort, eye pain can fall into one of two categories: Ocular pain occurs on the eye’s surface, and orbital pain occurs within the eye.
What are the symptoms of ocular pain?
redness, pain, a visual sensation of halos around lights, itching feeling
What causes ocular pain?
foreign object; conjunctivitis; blepharitis
Which medicines are used for ocular pain?
ketorolac
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