JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE July issue | Page 74

Eye pain Eye pain, or ophthalmalgia, is a common form of discomfort that can occur inside the eye (orbital pain) or on the surface of the eye (ocular pain). It is rarely a result of a serious condition, and usually resolves on its own without treatment. Eyelid turned in (entropion) Entropion is when your eyelid rotates inward, causing irritation, abrasion, and redness. It is common in older people, but it can also be congenital or caused by chemical burns, tracoma, or herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Eye burning accompanied by itching and discharge Eye burning accompanied by discharge and/or itching is usually a sign of infection, and should be looked at by a doctor immediately. It can also be a sign of a foreign body in the eye or an injury to the eye.