Common eye disease and conditions

There are many, many reasons why your eyes may hurt. Some examples of sources of eye pain could be:

• Excessive eye strain and tiredness
• Sinus infection or migraine headaches
• Foreign body in the eye
• Exposure to screens
• Wearing contacts with the wrong prescription
• Wearing damaged contact lenses
• Injury

This is far from a comprehensive list, so talk to a qualified doctor if the sensation is moderate, severe, frequent or persistent.

If your red eyes are caused by allergies, dry eye, or eye strain, then rest, a cold compress, and over-the-counter eye drops are just some of the tools available to help alleviate the symptoms. Unexplained red eyes along with other symptoms like pain, blurred vision, swelling, or sensitivity to light may indicate a more serious eye condition or injury. In these circumstances, contact your eye doctor for diagnoses and advice on the best treatment.

There are a number of reasons you could have a red spot in your eye, and the best way to determine the cause is to get it checked out by an eye doctor. One common cause is broken blood vessels. The eye contains many tiny vessels that can burst due to injury, vomiting, or strong coughing or sneezing. This cause generally heals on its own and doesn't usually cause pain or vision issues.

Many reasons can contribute to why your eyes might feel heavy or tired. Continuous staring and using your eyes for a long time, as is common with digital devices, is the most common reason for tired and heavy eyes. Extensive reading without breaks, lack of sleep, and eye strain due to uncorrected vision can also contribute. If you're concerned about the feeling of heavy eyes, contact your eye doctor for guidance.

Eye strain is a symptom of overuse of the eyes that can be experienced different ways by different people, depending on the source. You may experience a headache, blurred vision, heavy eyelids, red, watery eyes, or a number of other symptoms. If your symptoms persist or worsen, we would recommend reaching out to an eye care professional to diagnose what can be done to help.