Written by Diane Castillo on June 19, 2025
Why Does My Eye Hurt When I Blink? A Closer Look at Smoking and Eye Pain
General HealthIt can be worrying when something as simple as blinking suddenly becomes painful. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Why does my eye hurt when I blink?”, you’re certainly not alone. Blinking is something we do up to 20,000 times a day without even thinking—until it hurts. Interestingly, for those who smoke regularly, or even occasionally,