Why Does My Left Eye Corner Hurt When Pressed, and Feel Slightly Painful When Blinking?

Pain when pressing or mild pain when blinking the left eye corner may be caused by factors such as foreign objects, trauma, scleritis, etc. Corresponding treatment can be carried out according to the specific cause.

1. Foreign Object in the Eye: If a flying insect accidentally enters the eye, it will rub against the conjunctiva when blinking, causing symptoms such as pain and a foreign body sensation. It can be rinsed with saline to help remove the foreign object.

2. Trauma: If you are engaged in welding work, your eyes may be injured by electric light, causing damage to the eyes and potentially leading to symptoms such as pain and swelling. Eye drops such as Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Eyedrops, Tobramycin Eyedrops, and Chloramphenicol Eyedrops can be used for treatment as recommended by the doctor.

3. Scleritis: Scleritis may be caused by factors such as pathogenic microorganism infection, trauma, autoimmune abnormalities, etc. It can lead to an inflammatory reaction in the scleral stroma, and the inflammatory stimulation can cause symptoms such as eye pain, scleral congestion, and vision loss. Medications such as Methotrexate Tablets, Cyclophosphamide Tablets, and Methylprednisolone Tablets can be used for treatment as recommended by the doctor.

In addition to the above reasons, it may also be caused by factors such as blepharitis. During the illness, patients should avoid spicy and stimulating foods such as chili peppers and spicy hotpot, which are not conducive to the recovery of the disease and may also lead to deterioration. At the same time, avoid staying up late and ensure sufficient sleep.