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.
Though pain behind the eyes from these causes typically is not an emergency, if you have chronic or recurring pain of this type, see your eye doctor or general physician for treatment and to see what can be done to prevent future episodes.n particular, see your eye doctor immediately if you have a painful eye and: 1  The pain occurred immediately after grinding metal, sawing wood, or other activities that might cause a foreign body injury (especially if you were not wearing safety glasses or protective eyewear).