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Masashi Mimura

Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)

Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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  • Pain and swelling of the right eye

  • Having pain in the eyes when not sleeping enough

  • Pain around the middle of my eyes

  • Deepest part of my eyes hurt

  • Pain and swelling of the left eye

  • Eyeball hurts where it meets the nose

  • Pain at the back of my eyes

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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023

About the symptom

Eye pain can be sharp, aching or throbbing pain that can affect one or both eyes.

When to see a doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

  • Headache

  • Fever

  • Swelling of the affected area

  • Visual field defect

  • Recent weight loss

  • Numbness / sensory disorder

  • Photophobia

Possible causes

  • Branch retinal vein occlusion

    The retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the eyes. It is responsible for turning the light signals your eyes receive into images in your brain. Your retina has one main artery and one main vein. When branches of the retinal vein become blocked, it is called branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). The obstruction in the vein might cause leakage of blood and fluid into the retina, resulting in blurry vision and even vision loss.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

    An inflammatory disease affecting multiple joints, especially in the hands and feet. The cause is autoimmunity (body's immune system attacking itself).

  • Sinusitis

    Infection of the sinuses, which are cavities around the nose. The infection can be acute (lasting about a week) or chronic (lasting for more than three months). It can be caused by viruses or bacteria.

  • Dengue fever
  • Candidiasis (oral, hands and feet)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Central retinal vein occlusion

Related serious diseases

  • Enterovirus infection

    Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that can be transmitted by eating, swallowing, or breathing in contaminated food, water or airborne droplets. Usually infections are mild. Occasionally severe complications such as inflammation of organs like the heart, brain or liver can occur.

  • Central retinal artery occlusion

Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom

  • Do you have eye pain?

  • Do you have a fever?

  • Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?

  • Do you have itchy eyes?

  • Do you have red patches in the white of your eyes? Such as bleeding spots?

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References

Reviewed By:

Masashi Mimura

Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)

Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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