Stabbing pain in right eye

[CAJ1]

I had an eye test at the opticians last month and my eyes were fine.
The last day or so I have been getting sharp stabbing pains in my eye which make my eye water. Any ideas of whats wrong and if it continues do I book an appointment with the doctor or an optician?

Thanks

[Sqad]

CAJ1....how is the driving going?

Well, the Optician has given you the all clear which basically rules out an eye problem.

Two things come to mind:

1) referred pain from somewhere else....e.g sinuses.
2) Migraine or migrainous neuralgia

See your GP.....it doesn't sound serious.

[CAJ1]

Hi sqad,

Driving is going well thanks, it gives you so much more freedom and is becoming less scary! :o)

Thanks for the advice, will make an appointment with the doctor if it doesn't settle down.

[CAJ1]

Sqad, do you think pain killers or eye drops would help relieve the pain? Its bloody annoying me now

[Sqad]

CAJ...don't put eye drops in, use NSAIDs e.g Ibuprofen 600mgms

[CAJ1]

Cheers sqad