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Causes
By Mayo Clinic staff- Allergies
- Blepharitis
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Cluster headache
- Contact lens problem
- Corneal abrasion
- Dry eyes
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Foreign object in eye
- Glaucoma
- Inflammation of the sclera (scleritis)
- Injury, such as from a blunt trauma or burn
- Iritis (inflammation of the colored part of the eye)
- Optic neuritis
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
- Sty
- Uveitis
Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.
References
- Wright JL, et al. Red and painful eye. In: Marx JA, et al. Rosen's Emergency Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby; 2009. http://www.mdconsult.com/book/player/linkTo?type=bookHome&isbn=978-0-323-05472-0&eid=4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05472-0..X0001-1--TOP&uniq=216142190-4. Accessed Sept. 3, 2010.
- Eye pain. In: Ferri FF. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2011. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby; 2010. http://www.mdconsult.com/book/player/book.do?method=display&type=aboutPage&decorator=header&eid=4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05610-6..C2009-0-38600-6--TOP&isbn=978-0-323-05610-6&uniq=210978719. Accessed Sept. 3, 2010.
- Wilkinson JM (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Sept. 9, 2010.
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