searing eye pain

[frustrated942]

I have a searing pain in my left eye. It happens when I use my computer(which I do for a living), watch tv or use my cell phone. It goes through my eye from the front to the back. It feels like a lazor going through my eye. I have seen an optometrist, an opthamologist and a neurologist. I have had an MRI and a Cat Scan. Nothing showed up. I've been checked for dry eye.
Any suggestions.

[MatreenaRose]

People who spend more than two hours on a computer each day will experience symptoms of CVS or Computer Vision Syndrome. The most common symptoms include headaches, focusing difficulties, burning eyes, tired eyes, general eyestrain, aching eyes, dry eyes, double vision, blurred vision, light sensitivity, and neck and shoulder pain.

Helpful Tips

Positioning is everything
Correct positioning of your computer, keyboard and typing copy is essential. Your screen should be positioned about an arm's length from your eyes and 20 degrees below eye level. Consider foot and wrist rests for added comfort.

Lighting can make all the difference
Room lighting should be diffuse, not direct, to reduce glare and reflections from your screen. Look into an internal or external glare screen and be sure to set your colour, contrast and brightness levels to suit you.

A little extra help for your glasses
Anti-reflective coatings on the lenses of your glasses can be applied by your optometrist to reduce discomfort and to ease reduced vision from bright and/or flickering light sources such as VDTs and fluorescent lights. And don't forget, your doctor of optometry can talk to you about eyeglasses designed specifically for people who use computers a lot.

Take time out, our 20-20-20 rule
Taking a break from your work isn't just a nice idea, it's essential to the health and comfort of your eyes. Optometrists recommend the 20-20-20 rule every 20 minutes take a 20 second break and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away (the coffee machine possibly!). This will give your eyes a much-needed break and reduce some of the symptoms mentioned earlier.

It's all in the blinking
Did you know that on average we blink 12 times per minute? But wait, did you know that when we're on the computer we only blink 5 times per minute? That can add up to dry eyes. Relieve the discomfort by using artificial tear drops or gels and remember to blink!

[Ammycind]

Diclofenac eye drops is used to treat pain, swelling, and sensitivity to light(computer) caused by certain eye surgeries. I feel ur worries and this eye drops can help surely.

Diclofenac 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution 5ML

[MatreenaRose]

Diclofenac eye drops is used to treat pain, swelling, and sensitivity to light(computer) caused by certain eye surgeries. I feel ur worries and this eye drops can help surely.

Diclofenac eye drops are used to treat eye infections. They can be used in the eye four times a day. Just like any other medicine, diclofenac eye drop may also cause side effects. At the same time not all who uses the drop may experience the problem. The fact is most of the people tolerate this quite well.

In case if side effects occur they are minor and can be treated either by your health care provider or require no treatment. Serious reactions are less common.

The most common side effects seen are:

Burning
Irritation
Inflammation
Eye tearing problems


So it is always better to consult a eye care physician before taking any drugs.

[Candace9]

Have you explained to your eye doctor that you spend a lot of time looking at a computer? If you haven't, it would be a good idea. I spend a good ten hours a day looking at mine. I was experiencing pain in my eyes and my vision seemed blurred. When I explained my symptoms to my eye doctor he recommended pretty much everything that MatreenaRose described. He put the most emphasis on taking a break from looking at the computer and keeping my eyes lubricated. Since then, I haven't had many problems. Give it a try, and if your problems don't go away, schedule another visit with the eye doctor!