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The eye and face pain.

C R Kollarits

    Postgraduate Medicine
    |August 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Facial pain can originate from the eye, necessitating thorough eye exams for all patients. Pain may also be referred to the eye and face from structures like sinuses and cranial nerves.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neurology
    • Anatomy

    Background:

    • Facial pain is a common complaint with diverse etiologies.
    • Ophthalmic pain can be a primary symptom or referred from other structures.
    • Understanding referred pain pathways is crucial for accurate diagnosis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of eye examination in patients presenting with facial pain.
    • To elucidate the neuroanatomical basis of referred facial and ocular pain.
    • To identify key structures that can refer pain to the eye and surrounding facial region.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of neuroanatomical pathways involved in facial and ocular sensation.
    • Clinical correlation of referred pain patterns in ophthalmic and neurological contexts.

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  • Emphasis on diagnostic protocols for facial pain evaluation.

    • Main Results:

    • Facial pain frequently requires a comprehensive eye examination.
    • The ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) innervates structures that can refer pain to the eye.
    • Referred pain can originate from paranasal sinuses, orbital contents, optic nerve, meninges, and cavernous sinus vasculature.

    Conclusions:

    • Ophthalmologists must consider referred pain from cranial structures in their differential diagnosis.
    • A thorough understanding of trigeminal nerve innervation is essential for diagnosing facial pain.
    • Systematic evaluation of facial pain should include assessment of ocular and related cranial structures.