10 Natural Remedies For Eye Pain

Eye pain can be described as aching, throbbing, burning, or stabbing sensation in and around the eyes. It may occur in the deeper structure of the eyes. If the pain is on the surface of the eye, it is generally related to an external object, an eye infection or anything else which irritate the eye membrane which covers the eye. It is important to get yourself evaluated by an ophthalmologist if you are experiencing eye pain and get yourself the best possible treatment at the earliest for the pain in the eye. Along with the medical treatment, there are some very useful natural remedies that can help you ease the eye pain. Read the following array of the article to know more about the causes, symptoms and natural remedies for eye pain.

There are irritants which can lead to mild soreness of eyes:

• Overexposure to screen
• Exposure to sun
• Contact lenses
• Excessive rubbing
• Cigarette smoke
• Exposure to airborne irritants
• Dry eyes
• Dehydration

Severely sore eyes can be a sign of a serious condition such as:

• Blepharitis
• Iritis
• Scleritis
• Uveitis
• Optic neuritis
• Keratitis
• Dry eyes
• Corneal abrasion
• Chalazion
• Glaucoma

There are various symptoms of eye pain which can help us reach the diagnosis of the condition responsible for eye pain.

• Tears coming out of eyes
• Headache
• Itchy, red eyes
• Decrease in vision
• Increased sensitivity
• A sensation of a foreign object
• Crusty lashes
• Vomiting and nausea.

1. Cold compress: The cold effect of the ice pack soothes the pain in the eyes and relieves the burning sensation. There are various ways to give a cold compress to the eyes such as:

   • You can use an ice pack
   • A frozen food item wrapped in a clean and soft cloth
   • You can dip a washcloth in cold water and place it on the eyes
   • Place a metal spoon in a freezer for a few minutes and place the cold spoon on the eyes
   • Similarly, you can place a used tea bag in a refrigerator and place that cold tea bag on eyes.

2. Cucumber: Cucumber gives a cooling effect to the body, the same it does for the eyes. It gives a soothing sensation to the eyes and heals any soreness and irritation.

   Take 2 cucumber slices and soak them in cold water. Place the two slices above the eyes for 10 minutes. They can also help get rid of dark circle and puffy eyes.⁽¹⁾

3. Aloe Vera Gel: Aloe vera is well-known for its healing properties. It has an extremely relaxing effect on the eyes. The antimicrobial compound and antioxidant present in it help treat the cause of sore eyes.⁽²⁾

   Make sure you use only the fresh aloe vera gel as others might contain additives which might irritate the eyes.

   Take fresh aloe gel and dilute it in cold water. Soak cotton in it and place it on the eyes for 10 minutes.

4. Castor Oil: Castor oil is a common ingredient in the eye drop bottles. It has a soothing effect on the eyes and reduces inflammation and eye irritation with the anti-inflammatory properties. The antimicrobial properties help get rid of the infection-causing agent in the eye.

   It helps in treating dry eyes which is a common reason for sore eyes.^{(3, 4)}

5. Rosewater: Rosewater is well known since long to relieve sore eyes and tiredness of eyes. It gives immediate relief from soreness. Dip two cotton balls in chilled rose water and place them on eyes. The cold and relaxing feeling is enough to get rid of the pain and other related symptoms.

6. Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar contains malic acid which is helpful in fighting bacteria that can affect eyes.⁽⁵⁾ Soak cotton balls in apple cider vinegar and place them on the eye for 10 minutes. You can feel instant relief from pain.

7. Potato: Potato helps reduce any kind of eye inflammation. The antimicrobial properties are responsible for this effect.⁽⁶⁾ It also soothes irritated skin and lightens the darkness around the eyes.

8. Coriander: Coriander is commonly used in ayurveda medicine to cure infection and soreness. Its astringent properties cure the infection and provide relief from the associated symptom.⁽⁷⁾

   Grind the coriander and extract its juice. With a dropper pour one drop in each eye. It can be used twice daily.

9. Drink Plenty of Water: Eyes also need to be kept hydrated and for this, you need to drink plenty of water. It helps the immune system and prevents soreness in eyes which can lead to pain.

10. Eye Exercise: Do simple eye exercises every day to help relieve the strain.

    The eye is a delicate and complex organ. If the pain in eyes is causing a lot of discomforts, consult a doctor. He can help you get relief from the pain.

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• Eye Pain: Types, Causes, Signs, Eye Examination, Treatment, Preventive Steps