Pain in the Eye

New pain in an eye always requires evaluation by a doctor. Continue with the guide to learn more about what may be causing your pain.

If there is associated swelling around the eye, the face, or any change in vision, call your doctor right away.

Eye pain that comes on suddenly may have a different cause than pain that has come on gradually.

Did your eye pain start suddenly?

Yes, the eye pain began suddenly.

No, the eye pain did not start suddenly.