What causes pain in the inner corner of the eye?

Pain in the inner corner of the eye is a condition that many people experience in daily life, but few people really know what pain in the inner corner of the eye is. In fact, pain in the inner corner of the eye is most likely caused by conjunctivitis or trachoma. At this time, you must go to the hospital for treatment in time to avoid missing the best time for treatment and affecting recovery.

1. What causes pain in the inner corner of the eye?

Pain in the corner of the eye may be caused by conjunctivitis or trachoma, which may be related to bacterial infection. This should be treated promptly with anti-infection eye drops. It may also be caused by visual fatigue. You should pay attention to eye hygiene, avoid visual fatigue, pay attention to local care, and drink plenty of water.

2. Treatment of conjunctivitis

1. Local treatment

(1) The main function of flushing the conjunctival sac is to clean it. Commonly used solutions are normal saline, 2% to 3% boric acid solution, or 1:5000 to 1:10000 liters of mercuric (or potassium permanganate) solution.

(2) Do not cover the affected eye. Conjunctivitis produces a lot of secretions. If you cover the affected eye, the secretions will not be easily discharged and will accumulate in the conjunctival sac. Covering the eye will also increase the temperature of the conjunctival sac, which is more conducive to the reproduction of bacteria and aggravates conjunctivitis.

(3) Topical antibacterial drugs or antiviral eye drops. According to the etiological diagnosis, choose the appropriate therapeutic drugs. 0.5% to 1% silver nitrate is commonly used. When dropping eye drops, turn over the eyelids and drop the eye drops on the conjunctiva. Wait for a while after dropping the eyes and rinse with normal saline. Or use a cotton swab to dip a small amount of liquid medicine, apply it to the surface of the conjunctiva, and then rinse with saline.

2. Systemic treatment

For severe conjunctivitis, such as gonococcal conjunctivitis, trachoma, etc., systemic medication is required.

3. Treatment of trachoma

Prescription 1

Ingredients: 9 grams of raw red peony root, 9 grams of black ginseng, 4.5 grams of Guangdong tangerine peel, 9 grams of Dictamni peel, 12 grams of raw Rehmannia root, 4.5 grams of Lophatherum gracile, and 3 grams of licorice.

Function: Clears the spleen and cools the blood.

Indications: Eyelid chrysanthemums, red spots on the eyes, and stye caused by damp-heat in the spleen and stomach.

Add or subtract: For those with excessive wind, add Schizonepeta; for those with excessive wind-heat, add Coptis chinensis and Gardenia jasminoides; for those with excessive dampness, add Atractylodes lancea and Phellodendron chinense; for those with severe blood stasis, add Safflower and Rhubarb.

Prescription 2

Ingredients: 9 grams of processed ganshi, 3 grams of sea cucumber, 15 grams of dili powder, 4 black fish gallbladders, 9 grams of ruiren frost, 3 grams of moonstone, 7.5 grams of plum tablets, 3 grams of pearl, and 0.45 grams of musk.

Preparation and usage: Soak the cuttlebone in children's urine for 7 days, rinse with clean water, dry it in the sun, peel it and grind it into powder. After taking out the herring gallbladder, dry it and avoid exposure to fire, as it will become ineffective. The older the fish gallbladder is, the better it is, and it will not hurt when applied to the eyes. Grind the above medicines carefully. Apply to eyes 3 times a day, with a grain-sized amount of drops about the size of a corn seed each time, and then close eyes for a few minutes.

Function: Open the orifices and stop tears, clear away heat and relieve the symptoms.

Indications: trachoma, chronic conjunctivitis, excessive tearing due to lacrimal gland secretion or tearing in the wind, etc.

Trachoma is highly contagious, so to prevent trachoma you should avoid sharing towels, handkerchiefs, face wash water, etc. with others. There is no discomfort in the early stages of trachoma. Once you find yourself suffering from trachoma, you should develop good hygiene habits and go to the hospital for treatment in time.