Sun Yat sen Eye Hospital Yang Xiaofeng: What about eye pain?
Eye pain is one of the common problems in our daily life, which brings great inconvenience to our work and life. How should we deal with eye pain? Dr. Yang Xiaofeng from Zhongshan Eye Hospital gave us some suggestions.

Causes of eye pain
Eye pain can be caused by many reasons, including the following common situations:
Ocular conjunctivitis: Ocular conjunctivitis is one of the most common inflammation of the eye, usually caused by viruses, bacteria or allergens. Eye pain, redness, swelling and itching are typical symptoms of conjunctivitis.
Dry eye: Dry eye is caused by insufficient secretion of tears or rapid evaporation of tears. In this case, the eyes will become dry, painful, tingling, and may be accompanied by blurred vision.
Keratitis: Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea, usually caused by bacterial infection, viral infection or other factors. Pain, redness and increased secretion are common symptoms of keratitis.
Blepharitis: Blepharitis refers to inflammation of the edge of the eyelid or the skin, resulting in eyelid pain, redness, swelling, scaling and other symptoms. Common types include seborrheic blepharitis and blepharitis.
The causes of eye pain are various, and comprehensive judgment should be made based on specific symptoms and physical examination results.
Ways to deal with eye pain
Different coping methods can be adopted for different causes of eye pain:
Treatment of eye conjunctivitis: The treatment of eye conjunctivitis mainly includes anti infective drugs and anti allergic drugs, and appropriate eyedrops are selected according to the specific situation. Avoid rubbing eyes with hands and keep eyes clean.
Treatment of dry eye: For dry eye, keep good eye hygiene, and avoid using computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices for a long time. Artificial tears or other eyedrops can be used for eye drops to avoid dry eyes.
Keratitis treatment: Keratitis needs to be treated according to the specific cause, such as the use of antibiotic eyedrops, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc. At the same time, keep eye hygiene and avoid using contact lenses, which can speed up recovery.
Treatment of blepharitis: The treatment of blepharitis mainly includes local cleaning, hot compress and the use of antibiotic ointment. The method of soaking eyes with warm water can be adopted to accelerate the blood circulation of the eyes and the local inflammation subsides.
When do I need to see a doctor
For eye pain, self-care is important, but you should seek medical advice as soon as possible under the following circumstances:
Severe vision loss: If eye pain is accompanied by severe vision loss, it may indicate that there is a serious eye problem, which requires timely medical treatment.
Accompanied by other serious symptoms: If eye pain is accompanied by severe symptoms such as intense redness, exophthalmos, and difficulty in eye movement, seek medical advice immediately.
Eye trauma: If the eye pain is caused by trauma, such as foreign objects entering the eyes, eyes injured by objects, etc., seek medical advice quickly.
For eye pain caused by other unknown reasons, it is also recommended to seek medical advice in time for professional diagnosis and treatment.
Summary
Eye pain is one of the common problems in our daily life, which may be caused by a variety of reasons. For different causes, we can take different coping methods. In most cases, self-care and some simple methods can relieve pain, but in serious cases, timely medical treatment is required. Dr. Yang Xiaofeng from Zhongshan Eye Hospital has rich clinical experience in ophthalmology and can provide professional diagnosis and treatment for patients. Remember, keeping eye hygiene and avoiding bad habits and eye injuries are the key to preventing eye pain.