Pain behind your right eye often results from eye strain, dryness, or sinus pressure. Less commonly, it signals serious conditions like glaucoma or an aneurysm.
Most eye pain is harmless. The most frequent causes include:
Some causes require immediate medical attention:
| Condition | Symptoms | When to See a Doctor |
|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma | Sudden eye pain, nausea, blurred vision | Within hours |
| Aneurysm | Severe pain, vision changes, drooping eyelid | Immediately |
| Optic neuritis | Pain with eye movement, vision loss | Within days |
See a doctor if pain lasts longer than 48 hours, worsens, or comes with other symptoms like fever, vision changes, or nausea. Sudden, severe pain requires emergency care.
I once experienced persistent pain behind my right eye. After ruling out serious conditions, my doctor diagnosed a sinus infection. Antibiotics resolved the issue within a week.
To avoid eye pain:
Doctors diagnose the cause through eye exams, medical history, and sometimes imaging tests. Treatments range from lifestyle changes to medications or surgery, depending on the underlying issue.