Hello,
Thank you for your query.
Clotrimazole going into the eye will cause mild irritation and redness of eye.
It would not go and affect optic nerve.
If there is so much eye pain, you should get your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist.
You can use Ibuprofen for a week, but it is better to get an ophthalmology check-up.
Regards.
Patient replied :
Well I have also had a pain in left shoulder and neck. When I turn my head to the right, left side of neck hurts. I hear a pop or crack in my neck. Left side of neck and back of neck is sore to the touch. Could be related to the left eye "optic nerve" pain? Could pinched nerve cause this type of pain in my left eye?
Hello,
Pinched nerve does not cause any pain in the eye.
The pain could be because if optic nerve involvement but that is mostly due to viral infections.
Regards.
Patient replied :
Thank you, doctor.
My left temple is painful to the touch. My left eye socket is also very tender and sore. There is inflammation there. Don't know what could be causing it. I think it may be related to the optic pain. Also have glare in my vision and some haziness.
This definitely needs to be examined by an ophthalmologist.
It could be optic neuritis, due to a viral infection.
Regards.
Patient replied :
Can you get optic neuritis from contaminant in eye?
No, you can't get neuritis like that.