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Eye pain: Excerpt from Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)


Eye pain may be described as a burning, throbbing, aching, or stabbing sensation in or around the eye. It may also be characterized as a foreign-body sensation. This sign varies from mild to severe; its duration and exact location provide clues to the causative disorder.

Eye pain usually results from corneal abrasion, but it may also be due to glaucoma or other eye disorders, trauma, and neurologic or systemic disorders. Any of these may stimulate nerve endings in the cornea or external eye, producing pain.

Emergency interventions  

If the patient's eye pain results from a chemical burn, remove contact lenses, if present, and irrigate the eye with at least 1 L of normal saline solution over 10 minutes. Evert the lids and wipe the fornices with a cotton-tipped applicator to remove any particles or chemicals. Eye pain from acute angle-closure glaucoma is an ocular emergency requiring immediate intervention to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP). If drug treatment doesn't reduce IOP, the patient will need laser iridotomy or surgical peripheral iridectomy to save his vision.

History and physical examination

If the patient's eye pain doesn't result from a chemical burn, take a complete history. Have the patient describe the pain fully. Is it an ache or a sharp pain? How long does it last? Is it accompanied by burning, itching, or discharge? Find out when it began. Is it worse in the morning or late in the evening? Ask about recent trauma or surgery, especially if the patient complains of sudden, severe pain. Does he have headaches? If so, find out how often and at what time of day they occur.

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Book Source Details

  • Book Title: Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)
  • Author(s): Springhouse
  • Year of Publication: 2006
  • Copyright Details: Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition), Copyright © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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  • Flank pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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  • Leg pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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  • Leg pain
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.



More About This Book:
Title: Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)
Authors: Springhouse
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Copyright: 2006
ISBN: 1-58255-402-1

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