of the wrist, 1743, from Modern Latin carpalis, from carpus wrist (see carpus). Carpal tunnel syndrome attested by 1970, from carpal tunnel, the tunnel-like passage that carries nerves through the wrist.
The muscles around the eyes will be inflamed, putting pressure on the eyes and the brain cavity, which can lead to painful headaches. Symptoms of this disorder are typically more severe behind the left eye. Scleritis- This disorder commonly accompanies gout or rheumatoid arthritis. Scleritis causes the eyes to become inflamed and red, which can cause reoccurring bouts of pain.
Pain behind one eye is a common complaint among people who suffer with cluster headaches and the one-sided nature does not usually change sides. Eyestrain is one of the common causes of pain behind the eyes and it is prevalent these days with prolonged use of computers and long hours of watching TV. It is due to multiple factors like dry eyes from infrequent blinking and strain of the inner eye muscles due to staring at a fixed distance for a long period of time.