Why does the corner of the eye make a sound when pressed

Many people may have had this experience, that is, sometimes there will be a sound when the corner of the eye is pressed. In fact, under normal circumstances, the corner of the eye will not make a sound. This phenomenon will occur if the eyes are tired or inflamed. Generally, this phenomenon does not require treatment. Physical therapy can be performed, such as paying more attention to rest, trying not to fatigue the eyes, eating more fruits and vegetables, and developing good living habits.

Our eyeballs are covered by eyelids, and the eyeballs move under the protection of the eyelids. The corner of the eye is a shallow cavity formed by the folds of the palpebral conjunctiva and the bulbar conjunctiva. There is water in this area, and air may enter the cavity when the eyes are opened and closed. The air and water mix together, and under the pressure of external force, a sound may be produced. In fact, it is the sound caused by the friction between the air and the surface of the eyeball.

Corner of the eye

What factors are related to ringing in the corners of the eyes?

Under normal circumstances, if the tears on the surface of the eyes are evenly distributed, there should be no sound. However, if the eyes are overly tired, the water on their surface evaporates too much, causing uneven distribution of tears, and this problem will occur.

The tear duct of the eye is connected to the nasal passage. When the nose becomes inflamed and swollen, the nasal passage will become narrower. At this time, the air in the nasal cavity may also enter the cavity at the corner of the eye, and external force will cause sound.

In addition, this situation may also occur when there is inflammation in the body, because inflammation in the body may cause edema, and the eyeball may also be edematous, mainly conjunctival edema in the conjunctival sac. At this time, the cavity will be larger. If the water on the surface of the eyeball is unevenly distributed, more air will enter, and sound may occur.

Will frequent ringing affect eye health?

This condition will not aggravate other eye diseases and does not require treatment. It is just a purely physical phenomenon. The key is to avoid eye fatigue. If you want relief, you can apply some artificial tears, as long as the water on the surface of the eyes is evenly distributed. However, please note that unless there is edema in the conjunctiva, what is needed is moisture replenishment rather than anti-inflammatory, so eye drops with anti-inflammatory effects are not suitable.