Eyelid Pain - Symptoms - Better Medicine

What other symptoms might occur with eyelid pain?

Eyelid pain may accompany other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition.

Ocular symptoms that may occur along with eyelid pain

Eyelid pain may accompany other symptoms affecting the ocular system including:

Blurred or double vision
Discharge from the eye
Dry eyes
Eye pain
Increased sensitivity to light
Itchy eyes
Red, sore eyes (bloodshot eyes)
Redness, warmth or swelling of the eyelids
Watery eyes

Other symptoms that may occur along with eyelid pain

Eyelid pain may accompany symptoms related to other body systems including:

Fever
Sneezing
Runny nose (nasal congestion)
Sore throat

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, eyelid pain can be a symptom of a serious, even life-threatening infection called orbital cellulitis. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of the following symptoms:

Bulging eyes
Discharge from the eye
Eye pain, especially when moving the eyes
High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)
Loss of vision or changes in vision
Swollen red or purple eyelids

INTRODUCTION

What is eyelid pain?

Eyelid pain is soreness or pain of the eyelids that cover and protect the eye. The outside of your eyelids consists of thin skin, and the inside is lined with conjunctiva, a membrane that also covers the white of the eye. Because the conjunctiva is well supplied with blood vessels, it can easily become inflamed, resulting in swelling and pain. The margins of the eyelids contain the eyelash... Read more about eyelid pain introduction

CAUSES

What causes eyelid pain?

Eyelid pain is caused by an inflammation of the eyelids that cover and protect the eye. Pain in the eyelids usually originates in the conjunctiva, the membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the white of the eye, or in the oil glands and hair follicles at the base of the eyelashes. Allergies, infections, reactions to cosmetics and personal care products, and environmental factors such as smoke or smog are common causes of eyelid pain. Physical injuries such as burns, sunburn, insect bites, and lacerations result in eyelid pain.... Read more about eyelid pain causes