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What Causes Pin Pricking Pain On Upper Side Of Left Eye?

hello doctor,



i sometimes get a pin pricking feeling on the upper side of my left eye. i googled it and somehow found out that it probably was called "Salt eyes". can you help me figure out why i am having this pain. this happens very rarely - has happened 4 times within the past 5 months?
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Hello,

You may be suffering from dry eyes due to
1. Hot environment.
2. Antihistamine,anticholinergic drugs.
3. Allergy.
4. Strain due to in front monitor.
5. Vitamin A deficiency etcetera.
You can use just tears eye drops thrice a day on each eye. Use vitamin A tablets or capsule once a day for five days. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes Pin Pricking Pain On Upper Side Of Left Eye?

Hello, You may be suffering from dry eyes due to 1. Hot environment. 2. Antihistamine,anticholinergic drugs. 3. Allergy. 4. Strain due to in front monitor. 5. Vitamin A deficiency etcetera. You can use just tears eye drops thrice a day on each eye. Use vitamin A tablets or capsule once a day for five days. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu