Why do I get a sharp stabbing pain directly in the outer corner of my eye?

Why do I get a sharp stabbing pain directly in the outer corner of my eye?

1. Introduction A sharp stabbing pain in the outer corner of the eye is typically caused by localized tear film instability and subsequent corneal microtrauma. The outer canthus is the narrow anatomical junction where the upper and lower eyelids meet, making it particularly vulnerable to desiccation and mechanical friction during the blinking cycle. When the … Read more