The bony orbit surrounding the eyes contains several small cavities, sinuses . They are located in the forehead, in both cheeks and between the eyes. Inflammation in the nasal sinuses may cause pain. Inflammation in the sinuses between the eyes often radiates into the eye or both eyes. The eye itself looks normal, with no redness or other signs of irritation.
Vision is normal.
If one presses against the aching eye, the pain is relieved as long as the hand presses the eye. The pain is felt again as soon as the pressure is removed. This is typical pain caused by poor ventilation of the sinuses . If such a pain is felt, it is usually possible to relieve the pain by using nasal spray or pills that decrease swelling of the mucous membranes in the nose and by inhaling warm vapor. If pain around the eye is related to an inflammation in the eye itself, the eye is usually red.