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Neuropathic Corneal pain is a condition that causes pain to the eyes, face or head. It’s unknown the exact cause, but many doctors believe it results from nerve damage to the cornea with a combination of inflammation. Sometimes misdiagnosed as dry-eye disease, neuropathic corneal pain makes the nervous system work improperly.

Symptoms are not always restricted to the eye area, pain can extend to the face, ears and head. Complications from LASIK, Cataract or other eye surgeries can cause neuropathic corneal pain. Damaged nerves will usually get better on their own, but when left untreated, the damaged nerves can become more sensitive. Treatment for neuropathic corneal pain include eye drops created from the patient’s own blood (autologous serum tears), low-dose anti-inflammatory steroids, amniotic membrane lenses, neurostimulation, blue filter glasses, systemic neuro-modulatory therapies and topical recombinant corneal nerve growth factor.

If you are experiencing pain in your eyes, schedule an appointment with your eye care provider.