What causes eye socket pain?

The importance of the eyes cannot be overstated, and any pain in this area can be stressful. A single symptom of orbital pain cannot determine the cause. There are many factors involved. We need to understand as much as possible, and then make judgments based on our own situation. Only when the root cause is found can we better solve it. So, why does it hurt when you press your eye sockets? Let’s take a look at the reasons below.

1. Corneal and conjunctival lesions

The corneal conjunctiva is known as the black part of the eye, while the bulbar conjunctiva is the surface of the white of the eye.

Our cornea may be infected with bacteria, which may cause eye pain and soreness, and sometimes also be accompanied by symptoms such as red eyes and fear of light. In chronic inflammation, there may be only mild eye stinging or grinding pain, and stones may form on the conjunctiva of the eyelids. In this case, only treatment for inflammation or concurrent tarsal calculi is required.

2. Visual fatigue

Generally, people in offices will suffer from visual fatigue. They work for long hours and their eyes cannot get enough relaxation, which causes sore eyes, inability to open their eyes, and the desire to cry.

If the patient has refractive errors or a large difference in the sight of both eyes, or if the eye accommodation decreases due to presbyopia, wearing glasses will make the eyes uncomfortable and prone to eye pain and fatigue.

In this case, you need to have an accurate eye test, wear a pair of suitable glasses (especially for close reading), and pay attention to proper rest. After rest, the soreness and fatigue of the eyes can be gradually relieved.

3. Supraorbital neuralgia

It is neuralgia of unknown cause. Because the supraorbital nerve innervates the upper orbit and the surrounding skin, the eye pain is often a tingling pain in the orbit and its surrounding area, and some people may also have pain in the eyeball.

1. Gently press the eyeball

When looking at the computer screen for more than 1 hour, you should close your eyes immediately, relax your eyes for 5 seconds, and then start to use the tips of your index, middle and ring fingers of both hands to gently place on your eyelids and gently press the eyeballs. After pressing 20 times, start to massage the eyeballs in a clockwise and counterclockwise motion. Stop after about 20 seconds.

2. Soothing forehead method

Many times eye pain can cause frontal headaches. Therefore, use three fingers of both hands to slide from the center of the forehead toward the temples on both sides, and then use your fingertips to massage the temples vigorously. In this way, your eyes will feel relaxed and comfortable. Do this 3-5 times in a row.

3. Massage between eyebrows

Close your eyes and place the tip of your thumb between your eyebrows, where there is a concave area, and press 10 times, then gently rotate it 10 times. Repeat the massage 3 times. Then open your eyes and move your eyeballs in four directions: up, down, left and right, but keep your head stable and blink continuously.