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Eye Pain? Get Evaluated by a Specialist in Chennai

Eye pain can stem from minor irritation or more serious conditions. Dr. Rajeswari provides prompt, thorough evaluation.

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See the Same Doctor Throughout Your Care

You see Dr. Rajeswari at every visit -- not a different specialist each time.

Time to Ask Questions

We believe patients deserve time to understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and next steps -- not a rushed consultation.

Recommendations Based on Need

Treatment is suggested because it's clinically right for you -- never to fill a schedule.

Convenient Follow-Up, Close to Home

No traveling across the city for routine visits -- your doctor and your records are right here.

Prompt Evaluation, Common and Serious Causes

We take eye pain seriously, checking both routine causes and anything that needs urgent attention.

Convenient, Without Compromise

Evening Hours

Mon-Sat: 9:30-11:30 AM & 5:00-8:00 PM

No Leave Needed

Most visits fit after work

Goutham Colony, K. K. Nagar

Near Ashok Nagar, Vadapalani

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Does This Sound Like You?

✓Persistent ache in or around one or both eyes✓Pain with eye movement✓Pain with redness or light sensitivity✓Sudden, severe eye pain

Dr. Rajeswari Thangavel

Ophthalmologist · AIIMS-Trained

AIIMS-trained ophthalmologist with deep expertise in managing complex visual disorders. Dr. Rajeswari is committed to providing ethical, evidence-based eye care, prioritizing your long-term visual health over high-volume transactions.

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Possible Causes of Eye Pain

Eye pain can come from something minor that resolves quickly, or from a condition that genuinely needs treatment -- and it's not always possible to tell which from how it feels alone. In many cases, the cause is straightforward and treatable. The purpose of the examination is to identify the cause accurately and ensure nothing important is missed.

• Eye strain or digital eye strain

• Dry eye disease

• A corneal problem, such as a scratch or irritation

• An eye infection

• Inflammation inside the eye

• Glaucoma

• An optic nerve condition

When Should You Seek Prompt Evaluation?

Most eye pain can wait for a scheduled appointment. But a few situations deserve prompt evaluation, ideally the same day:

Sudden, severe eye pain

Eye pain with redness and light sensitivity

Eye pain along with blurred vision

Pain that worsens with eye movement

Eye pain after an injury or something getting into the eye

Eye pain that is worsening or associated with reduced vision

What Usually Happens After Evaluation?

Dry Eye or Strain Drops or simple lifestyle adjustments

Corneal Issue Targeted treatment and follow-up

Infection or Inflammation Prescription treatment

Glaucoma-Related Pressure check and ongoing monitoring

Dr. Rajeswari Thangavel's Perspective

Ophthalmologist

"Eye pain makes people understandably anxious, but most of the time the cause is something straightforward -- dry eye, strain, or minor irritation. My job in the first visit is to rule out the less common but more serious causes quickly, so you're not left wondering, and to treat what's actually there rather than just the discomfort."

What Happens Next

Detailed Examination

Assessing the eye surface, internal pressure, and overall eye health.

Identifying the Source

Determining whether the cause is surface-level, internal, or nerve-related.

Prompt Treatment

Addressing the cause directly -- not just masking the discomfort.

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A Few Common Questions

Is eye pain ever an emergency?

Sometimes. Severe pain, pain with vision changes, significant redness, or pain after an injury should be evaluated promptly.

How quickly should I be evaluated?

That depends on the severity and associated symptoms. Mild discomfort may wait for a routine appointment, while sudden or severe pain deserves earlier assessment.

What if the examination finds nothing serious?

That's valuable information. Many causes of eye discomfort are straightforward to treat, and ruling out more serious conditions is often the most important part of the evaluation.