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Eye irritation and Pain when moving eyes

WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms eye irritation and pain when moving eyes including Optic neuritis, Pink eye (conjunctivitis), and Corneal abrasion (scratch).

There are 9 conditions associated with eye irritation and pain when moving eyes. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

  • Optic neuritis

    Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve, and causes blurred or dimmed vision and pain.

  • Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

    Pinkeye is redness and swelling of the membrane that lines the eyelid, called the conjunctiva.

  • Corneal abrasion (scratch)

    A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the clear part of the eye and causes watery bloodshot eyes, pain, and more.

  • Contact lens use

    Wearing contact lenses instead of glasses can sometimes cause eye discomfort, irritation, or infection.

  • Acute sinusitis

    Acute sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses, causes sinus pain and tenderness, facial redness and more.

  • Hay fever

    Hay fever, an allergic reaction to outdoor pollens and molds, causes nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and more.

  • Lyme disease

    Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through tick bites; symptoms include rash, fever chills, and more.

  • Dry eyes

    Symptoms of dry eyes include a gritty sensation, pain, light sensitivity, eye redness, burning, and stinging.

  • Foreign object in the eye

    Symptoms of a foreign object in the eye include pain, stinging, itchiness, redness, tearing, bleeding, and more.