Eye Pain

• Eye Pain Overview
• Eye Pain Causes
• Eye Pain Symptoms
• When to Seek Medical Care
• Questions to Ask the Doctor
• Exams and Tests
• Eye Pain Treatment
• Self-Care at Home
• Medical Treatment
• Next Steps
• Follow-up
• Prevention
• Outlook
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Eye Pain Overview

Eye pain is a common reason for people to seek care from their ophthalmologist (a medical doctor who specializes in eye care and surgery). Eye pain may be described as burning, sharp, dull, gritty, "something in my eye," aching, throbbing, or stabbing.