{"id":20436,"date":"2022-01-13T12:57:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T12:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=20436"},"modified":"2022-01-14T08:09:46","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T08:09:46","slug":"suffering-with-eye-pain-top-9-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-exams\/suffering-with-eye-pain-top-9-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Suffering With Eye Pain? Top 9 FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you experiencing pain in or around your eye? <\/b><\/h2>\n

Visit your eye doctor immediately<\/b>.<\/h2>\n

Anytime pain is experienced inside or adjacent to the eyes, it’s vital to have an eye doctor explore the cause.<\/p>\n

Pain is the body\u2019s way of telling you something is wrong.<\/b><\/p>\n

Eye doctors have years of training and a range of sophisticated equipment to determine the root cause of any ocular pain and the best options for treatment.<\/p>\n

Here are our top 9 frequently asked questions about eye pain.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Q1: If I have eye pain, do I need to see an eye doctor?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Yes.<\/b><\/p>\n

If you feel pain in or near your eye it could be a sign of a\u00a0serious eye problem.<\/a><\/p>\n

The eyes are generally known as a \u2018quiet\u2019 part of the body, allowing us to read, drive, use a computer and enjoy our days without aches and pains.<\/p>\n

If you are experiencing eye pain contact your eye doctor immediately as it could be a sign of a serious medical condition.<\/b><\/p>\n

Q2: What are the most frequent causes of eye pain?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Ocular pain can be sourced from inside, outside or adjacent to the eye.<\/p>\n

Below are the most frequent reasons for experiencing eye pain.<\/p>\n

Inside the eye:<\/p>\n