US Medical Term · symptoms
Eye Pain
Dolor ocular
Also: Dolor en el ojo (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Eye Pain |
| Spanish (Español) | Dolor ocular |
| Chinese (中文) | 眼痛 |
| Korean (한국어) | 안구 통증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đau mắt |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sakit sa mata |
| Portuguese (Português) | Dor nos olhos |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อาการปวดตา |
| Japanese (日本語) | 眼痛 |
What it means
Eye pain is any discomfort felt in, around, or behind the eye. It may feel like burning, stabbing, aching, or a sensation of something stuck in the eye. Common causes include a scratched cornea, dry eyes, conjunctivitis (pink eye), stye, glaucoma, or eye strain from screen use. Migraines can also cause pain around or behind the eye. Most mild eye pain from irritation or eyestrain resolves with rest and lubricating eye drops. Seek prompt medical attention if eye pain is severe, follows an injury or chemical exposure, causes sudden vision changes, or is accompanied by redness, discharge, or headache.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have pain in my left eye and it feels like something is stuck in it.
Tengo dolor en mi ojo izquierdo y siento como si tuviera algo metido dentro.
My eye pain started suddenly and my vision seems blurry now.
El dolor en mi ojo comenzó de repente y ahora mi visión parece borrosa.
I have eye pain with redness and a lot of discharge coming from my eye.
Tengo dolor en el ojo con enrojecimiento y mucha secreción.
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Last reviewed: September 2026