The eyes are connected to the brain through the optic nerve, which sends signals from the eye to the brain. When proper vision is disrupted, it can result in eye pain as well as headaches. Increased pressure in the face and head or abnormal body signals can also result in constant headaches and eye pain.
Chronic Sinusitis
The sinuses are spaces in the skull that are lined with mucus membranes and allow for circulation of air in the body. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses that occurs when a bacteria or fungus enters the sinuses and causes an infection. Chronic sinusitis is an infection that lasts for at least three months, according to Medline Plus. Symptoms of chronic sinusitis include bad breath, loss of smell, cough, fatigue, malaise, fever, headache, eye pain, nasal congestion, sore throat and postnasal drip. Chronic sinusitis is usually treated with antibiotics or anti-fungal medications. Medline Plus notes that treatment should be continued for three to four weeks. If symptoms do not dissipate after three months of treatment, surgery to drain the sinuses may be needed.
Farsightedness
Farsightedness, medically referred to as hyperopia, is a vision problem in which nearby objects are blurry, but objects further away can be seen more clearly. Farsightedness occurs when the cornea is not curved enough or the length of the eye is shorter than it should be. Farsightedness varies in degrees with some people experiencing more severe vision troubles than others. In addition to vision problems, farsightedness can also cause burning eyes, eye pain and headaches. In order to treat farsightedness, the path of light into the eye must be changed. This is done with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Some people with farsightedness can benefit from refractive surgery, which is a procedure that corrects the shape of the cornea and improves vision without corrective lenses.
Migraines
Migraines are common, intense headaches that affect approximately 11 out of 100 people on a regular basis, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. A migraine is brought on by abnormal brain activity that can be triggered by increased stress, certain foods or changes in the environment. In addition to a severe headache, eyes problems such as blurred vision, spots in the eyes, eye pain and tunnel vision often accompany migraines. Other physical symptoms include chills, fatigue, increased urination, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, numbness, tingling and increased sweating. The best way to treat migraines is to avoid known triggers, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center. Medications can also be used to reduce the number of migraines or the severity of the symptoms.
