Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about eye pain:

1. What could be causing my eye pain?
   
   
2. Can my eye pain be due to a condition in another part of my body, such as a migraine?
   
   
3. What tests might I have to undergo, and what do they involve?
   
   
4. What do my test results show?
   
   
5. Is there a specific treatment for my eye pain?
   
   
6. If medication is recommended, how and when do I take it?
   
   
7. How can I prevent eye pain in the future?
   
   
8. What type of sunglasses should I wear?
   
   
9. Do I have any risk factors for serious eye conditions such as angle-closure glaucoma?
   
   
10. How can I tell if my eye pain can be treated at home or needs medical attention?
    
    
11. How often should I have an eye exam? What should it include?