A Clear View of Eye Pain

Dry eyes can cause mild eye pain and discomfort. A common symptom of dry eyes is tired eyes after reading. Environmental factors, such as a dry office or home, or excessive exposure to wind and weather, can contribute to dry eyes too. It’s important not to ignore chronic dry eyes because the dryness can cause small abrasions on the surface of the eye over time. Try using eye drops and resting your eyes from reading or looking at a screen.

By contrast, severe eye discomfort and pain can be a sign of glaucoma, a condition that damages the optic nerve and could lead to blindness. See a specialist as soon as possible if you have any of these glaucoma symptoms:

• Blurry vision
• Halos around lights
• Nausea and vomiting accompanying the eye pain
• Redness in the eye
• Loss of peripheral vision (leading to a sense of tunnel vision)