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.
A feeling of pressure behind your eyes doesnât always stem from a problem inside your eyes. It usually starts in another part of your head. Though eye conditions can cause eye pain and vision problems, they rarely cause pressure. Even glaucoma, which is caused by a buildup of pressure inside the eye, doesnât cause a feeling of pressure. Eye conditions like pink eye or allergies can cause eye pain, but not pressure. Pain generally feels like a stabbing, burning, or stinging sensation. Pressure behind the eyes feels like fullness or a stretching sensation inside the eye.