The eye hurts as if pressing from the inside, sees worse, it hurts to close, open. What to do, treatment, drops, psychosomatics

In a situation where the eye hurts and there is a feeling as if it is pressing from the inside, it is worth undergoing diagnostics, since there are a huge number of reasons that can lead to such symptoms.

If pain syndrome can be called single, for example, after a long stay in front of a computer, then perhaps the whole thing is precisely in the overwork of the visual organs. But also often a feeling of pressure inside the eyes can indicate pathologies, if untreated, serious complications will follow.

Possible reasons

There are many types of pathologies, deviations and conditions in which a similar symptom is observed in patients.

Migraine

Most often, migraine is manifested by pain syndrome that spreads to one side of the head. Patients complain of a pulsating sensation in the temples. It can spread to the visual organs. In such a situation, when a person closes his eyes, he sees colored circles. They can be supplemented with light flashes. At the same time, the eyelids can also pulsate.

A migraine attack lasts from 2-3 hours to 2-3 days. During this period, the person experiences severe pain and becomes very irritable. Even having just woken up from sleep, he experiences fatigue, weakness. An increase in pain syndrome is observed with loud noise or bright light.

Overwork

As a rule, such a problem is faced by people who work in front of a computer monitor for many hours every day. Also, pressure inside the eyes can appear during prolonged reading of small text and during other activities, during which the visual organs are very tense.

With fatigue, in addition to the main symptom, patients mention pain in the eyes and a burning sensation. They describe this state as if sand were poured into their gas.

Glaucoma

This pathology is characterized by increased intraocular pressure. But this does not always lead to pain. Patients who suffer from glaucoma often complain of dull or aching pain, which can be complemented by various visual changes. During the examination, the doctor may detect clouding of the cornea of ​​the eye. Patients report the appearance of photophobia. If you close your eyes, you may also see colored circles or flashes.

In the case of an acute attack of glaucoma, a person notes severe and sudden pain in the eyes, which gradually begins to spread first to the temples, and then to the entire occipital region. The pain syndrome can be so severe that patients experience dizziness and bouts of nausea. It is possible to note serious changes in the appearance of a person.

For example, the cornea and eyelids become severely swollen, and the pupil becomes dilated. The patient often experiences severe discomfort. At the same time, pain cannot be relieved with the help of standard painkillers. In this case, it is better to consult a doctor who will prescribe a drug to lower the pressure.

Increase in pressure

The eye hurts, as if pressing from the inside, and due to the increase in pressure, not only against the background of glaucoma. For example, if we are talking about a sharp change in intracranial pressure, then perhaps not so long ago a person suffered from a concussion, a stroke. Such changes can be provoked by a cyst that grows too quickly in size, or a malignant neoplasm that is localized in the skull.

With an increase in intracranial pressure, patients also complain of increasing pain and the appearance of strong pulsation in the eyes. An increase in symptoms is observed with blowing your nose, coughing and other actions.

Additionally, nausea may develop, flies periodically appear before the eyes. Some people even have hallucinations. Almost always, a person experiences drowsiness.

Increased intraocular pressure can also be a problem. In this case, reddening of the sclera occurs, the person constantly complains that his eyelids are too heavy. If such a deviation becomes pathological, then vision gradually deteriorates and glaucoma may develop. There is a risk of blindness.

An increase in intraocular pressure is of two types:

• Essential. The problem is faced by people after 35 years.
• Symptomatic. Painful sensations are caused by intoxication with chemicals or are the result of taking certain medications.

Mechanical damage to the eyes

Problems can arise against the background of minor injuries, such as the penetration of a foreign body into the optic organ. If the damage is shallow, then it often does not pose a danger. When using medications and special ointments, which the doctor prescribes, the unpleasant symptoms disappear in 5-7 days.

Much more dangerous is mechanical damage of more serious severity. These are injuries caused by blunt or sharp objects. This can lead to damage to the conjunctiva, the eyeball itself, eyelids, retina and other parts of the optic organ.

Mechanical trauma can provoke internal hemorrhage or lead to infection. In this case, only a doctor will be able to determine the type of injury and prescribe medications that will avoid complications.

Swelling of the eye

The eye hurts, as if pressing from the inside, in some patients against the background of edema, that is, inflammation of the eyelid or its swelling. This can happen for 3 reasons.

Type of edema	Peculiarities
Allergic	Symptoms develop very quickly. The upper eyelids are mainly swollen, no pain syndrome is observed. To solve the problem, you need to determine which allergen caused the swelling. As a rule, doctors prescribe drugs of the antihistamine group.
Inflammatory	The eyelids turn red. If you touch them, they will be hot. Painful sensations appear when pressing on the eyelids. Such symptoms are characteristic of infectious diseases.
Non-inflammatory	Puffiness becomes a consequence of diseases of internal organs (heart, kidneys or others). Usually, the eyes swell in the morning after waking up. During the day, the swelling subsides and the person does not notice any additional symptoms.

Conjunctivitis

It is a form of inflammation that responds well to treatment. When using the correct medication, the discomfort goes away within a few weeks. Therapy may last longer if the patient has severe pain syndrome, the appearance of photophobia.

Conjunctivitis can be allergic, infectious, or caused by an injury. The neonatal type is also distinguished. It poses the greatest danger, as it develops mainly in newborns.

They become infected with conjunctivitis in the process of passing through the birth canal of the mother. This happens if a woman in labor has recently suffered from gonorrhea or chlamydia or is sick at the time of delivery.

Other reasons

In addition to the diseases and conditions described above, unpleasant symptoms can be provoked by:

• Sinusitis. Inflammatory processes that occur in the area of ​​the maxillary sinuses and mucous membranes often lead to painful sensations in the eyes. If sinusitis is not treated, then it can go to the visual organs, which is why a person will develop conjunctivitis. Therefore, bacterial diseases of this type necessarily require timely treatment.
• Frontitis and other types of sinusitis. In this case, the pain syndrome usually disappears after the person clears the sinuses or uses drugs of the vasoconstrictor type.
• Meningitis or encephalitis. We are talking about a fairly serious inflammation of the brain. Patients complain of severe headache that does not go away. At the same time, pressing sensations appear in the area of ​​the visual organs. Additionally, the body temperature may rise.
• Flu. In addition to soreness in the eyes, the patient feels severe weakness, periodic chills, muscle pain. Sometimes additional symptoms appear. Also, a person may complain of pain in the eyes in bright light or simply while moving the eyeballs.
• Osteochondrosis in the cervical spine. If there are problems in a given section of the spine, then sometimes this is followed by a deterioration in vision. The image may start to blur, flies or circles may appear.

The eye also hurts against the background of incorrect vision correction. For example, a person notes that it seems to press on the visual organs from the inside, if contact lenses or glasses were incorrectly selected.

If they are intended for a more serious vision correction, then this can provoke an overstrain of the visual apparatus. Additional symptoms include frequent headaches, pain in the eyes, dizziness.

It is very difficult to independently identify the exact cause of the onset of pain. If the treatment of serious pathologies is not started in a timely manner, then this is fraught with consequences. Therefore, first of all, it is worth contacting a specialized specialist.

Diagnostics

If a person constantly complains of pain in the eyes and a general deterioration in his condition, then first of all it is worth visiting an ophthalmologist. He accepts at the clinic by registration, so you will not have to pay for the appointment.

Or you can go to a private clinic. But you need to be prepared for the fact that you will additionally have to visit a therapist, cardiologist, neuropathologist, otolaryngologist. This is due to the fact that pain syndrome can be caused by problems in the functioning of the heart, brain, central nervous system and other systems.

The optometrist uses special devices to measure intraocular pressure. Normal values ​​are considered to be 9-22 mm Hg. Art. If the patient additionally complains of frequent headaches that occur every time he closes his eyes, then it is worth performing an ophthalmological examination.

It will allow you to assess the state of the optic nerves, since they can also cause discomfort or changes in intracranial pressure. After examination, the ophthalmologist can only make a preliminary diagnosis.

In order to confirm or deny it, you must additionally perform:

1. MRI. This examination will help determine the presence of possible pathologies that can provoke a feeling of pressure from inside the eyes. For example, magnetic resonance imaging is very effective in detecting cysts, tumors, stroke, aneurysm, and hydrocephalus (not so common, but also leads to pain in the visual organs).
2. Ultrasound. This diagnostic exercise will help assess the condition of the vessels of the neck and head. Ultrasound examination reveals thrombosis, as far as the movement of blood is normal. Also, the doctor may see other vascular damage.
3. CT. It is used to identify inflammatory processes that can affect the bone structure of the head. Computed tomography reveals the beginning of the development of frontal sinusitis and sinusitis.

If the pain syndrome was caused by sinusitis or frontal sinusitis, then the ophthalmologist himself prescribes the treatment. Accordingly, for other pathologies, consultations of other specialists will be required. However, only a comprehensive diagnosis can be most effective and will help to identify the exact cause of anxiety symptoms.

Treatment methods

The eye hurts, as if pressing from the inside, against the background of various reasons, therefore, the treatment can be very different depending on the exact diagnosis.

Treatment with drugs

To minimize unpleasant symptoms, the doctor most often prescribes the following eye drops:

• Azopt. This is a drug for stabilizing intraocular pressure, which could be disturbed against the background of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Drops need to be instilled 1 drop into the affected optic organ twice a day. Azopta has some side effects that go away rather quickly. The only contraindication is the intolerance of the active ingredient - brinzolamide. The drug costs about 650 rubles.
• Trusopt. Drops are also widely used in the event of glaucoma or a decrease in pressure in the optic organ. The drug quickly eliminates painful symptoms. It also stimulates the production of intraocular fluid. The active substance of the agent is dorzolamide. The dosage is 1 drop in the affected eye three times a day. The drug is suitable for children, but only if prescribed by a doctor. Among the contraindications to taking this drug can be distinguished renal failure in the chronic stage, pregnancy. It is recommended to use the agent with caution in patients suffering from severe hepatic insufficiency. Such drops cost 170-300 rubles.
• Travatan. It is prescribed for pressure stabilization, as well as for glaucoma. The active ingredient is travoprost. It is also necessary to instill the drug in 1 drop in the eye, but only once a day, preferably in the evening. Of the side effects, one can single out a decrease in visual acuity, which disappears after a while. Drops are contraindicated in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. It is also worth interrupting the course of treatment if you are hypersensitive to the active ingredient. The cost of drops is about 600-650 rubles.

Also, the doctor may prescribe Betoptic, Timolol. The course of treatment depends on the intensity of the pain syndrome. But preference is usually given not only to drops, but to complex therapy, which includes a wide range of medicines.

Drug type	Most often, the doctor prescribes
Pain reliever	Analgin or Pentalgin
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory	Ibuprofen, Diclofenac
Diuretic	Diacarb, Furosemide
Antibacterial agent	Erythromycin

Additionally, sedatives may be required. The doctor prescribes Valerian, Fitosed, or other drugs that have a calming effect.

Gymnastics for the eyes

The eye hurts (as if pressing from the inside) due to various pathologies, deviations or injuries. Often, complex therapy also includes eye exercises. They allow you to get rid of the feeling of fatigue, dryness, tension.

It is recommended to recharge every day, every time there is pain or pain in the visual organs. This is the only way to achieve a visible effect. Exercise will help strengthen the muscles of the eyes, get rid of headaches.

Such gymnastics is performed as follows:

1. The patient must first sit down in a chair and completely relax.
2. After that, he must open his eyes and start moving them up and down. The exercise must be repeated 6-8 times.
3. At the next stage, you need to perform the same exercise, but with your eyes closed.
4. Further, first with open, and then with closed eyes, you need to look 6-8 times to the left and right.
5. The next stage is that, while sitting on a chair, the patient should draw an invisible circle with his eyes, moving from the upper right corner of the room. After that, in the center of the room, you need to draw an imaginary triangle, a circle, an infinity sign.
6. The same exercise should be done with your eyes closed.

If the patient does such exercises only occasionally, then there will be no result. You also need to take into account that such a charge is categorically contraindicated if a person has been diagnosed with an acute inflammatory process. In this case, even the most harmless exercise can lead to a worsening of the condition.

It is also forbidden to perform rotational and other movements of the visual organs in pathologies that affect the brain. You should not do gymnastics at elevated body temperature or with eye injuries. Therefore, such exercises are permissible only if recommended by the attending physician.

ethnoscience

In some situations, it is allowed to use auxiliary methods for relieving pain in case of discomfort in the visual organs. But first it is important to find out the reason that led to this.

You can temporarily reduce pain with the help of several common traditional medicine:

• Lotion. They will help relieve puffiness if a person suffers from increased intracranial or intraocular pressure. To prepare the lotion, you must first prepare the infusion. For him you need to take 2 tbsp. l. nettle, lily of the valley and chamomile and pour boiling water over. The mixture must be cooled and filtered well. After that, in the prepared broth, it is required to moisten the gauze or bandage folded in several layers. The lotion should be applied to the eye for 5-10 minutes. It is important to keep the liquid at room temperature and not hot. Many people note that after several such procedures, the unpleasant symptoms become less intense.
• Washes. For such a procedure, you also need to prepare a healing solution. It can be prepared from infusion of tea, chamomile or aloe. It is necessary to immerse a cotton pad in a broth at room temperature and squeeze it out a little. To rinse, you need to wipe the affected eye, moving from the outer corner of the eye to the inner one. The liquid should not just wash the eyelid, but also get a little on the mucous membrane of the optic organ. The procedure should be carried out quite often - at least 4 times a day. It is important to keep the cotton pad clean, as otherwise there is a risk of infection in the eye and aggravating the situation.
• Reception of the broth inside. This will help relieve an attack of headache and overexertion. To do this, it is enough to brew tea with mint or lemon balm. If the pain syndrome is caused by an increase in intraocular pressure, then an infusion of clover will help alleviate the condition.

Possible consequences and complications

If the treatment is prescribed incorrectly or not at all, then this can lead to subsequent health problems. For example, a disorder of the central nervous system may develop.

Also, in the neglected state of some pathologies, patients are diagnosed with a sharp decrease in not only vision, but also hearing. A complication in the form of cerebral hemorrhage or circulatory disorders is very dangerous. It can reach complete blindness or even death.

If the patient writes off pressing pains for ordinary fatigue, but reality suffers from glaucoma, then in an advanced stage this pathology also leads to complete blindness. With high blood pressure, there is a great burden on the body.

This can trigger a stroke. A deadly disease is cerebral sarcoma. If the patient has not been diagnosed, but he has a hematoma or an inflammatory process in the brain, then this is also an extremely life-threatening condition.

Pathologies of the nasopharynx, which may seem minor, can also have a negative impact. If we are talking about infectious diseases, then the defeat can spread to the hearing organs and provoke a brain disease.

Therefore, if the eye hurts and there is a feeling as if it is pressing from the inside, then it is important to timely prevent possible complications. The speed of the patient's recovery depends on how quickly the treatment is started. With correct diagnosis, carried out at the first stages of the development of pathology, the chances of full recovery are much higher.

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