Can sinus infection cause eye pain?

Question

My sinuses have been really blocked and painful for the last few days. Now, my eyes also feel heavy and achy, especially when I move them. Can a sinus infection cause pain in the eyes?

Rahul Dev · Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. The ethmoid and frontal sinuses are right around your eyes, so when they get inflamed, it feels like heavy pressure behind the eyeballs. I usually cut down on inflammatory foods like refined sugar during a flare-up and drink plenty of water, but definitely see a doctor to get the right nasal sprays.

Meenakshi Sundaram · Answer

I have dealt with this for years and that deep throbbing behind the eyes is classic sinus pressure. Try a warm gel pack over your eyes for 10 minutes to help relieve the pressure. But if you see any redness, swelling around the eye, or have double vision, rush to an eye doctor or ENT immediately.

Saraswati Hegde · Answer

Yes, the pressure in the facial cavities can definitely cause a heavy ache around the eyes. Practicing gentle Jal Neti under proper guidance has helped me keep my passages clear over the years. However, please consult an ENT specialist first to treat the acute infection before starting any new practice.

Vikram Rathore · Answer

It definitely does. Sitting in front of a laptop all day with sinus-induced eye pain is a nightmare. Don't waste days waiting for it to go away on its own; just book a quick appointment with a doctor to get proper decongestants so you can get back to work.

Tanvi Patil · Answer

I literally just got over this last week! The pain behind my left eye was so bad I thought my eyesight was failing, but my doctor confirmed it was just a blocked sphenoid sinus. Some saline drops and prescribed steam really helped clear it up in three days.

Can sinus infection cause eye pain?

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Consult a ophthalmologist

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