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discomfort in left eye
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discomfort in left eye
by brankulo, May 06, 2007 12:00AM
i have this left eye problem that has been going on for almost 6 months now. it started suddenly as a pressure behind my eye, between eye and eyelid. from then symptoms are also light sensitivity, floaters, ocassional strobing spots. even though i never had headaches before, since this eye problem i have often headaches around my left eye. sometimes this discomfort is so bad i have to stay home not working. i went to eye opthalmologist but he sait my eyes are in perfect condition, gave my eye drops corticoids and systaine artificial tears. they didnt help at all. should i visit another eye doctor or what would be my next step. any idea what is causing this discomfort?
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-OD-MP, May 06, 2007 12:00AM
a second opinion is never a bad idea, although most insurance plans wont pay for it.
pain and pressure 'behind your eye' in the absence of eye disease could be migraines, cluster headaches, sinus problems and more. but i'd try another eye doctor 1st.
pain and pressure 'behind your eye' in the absence of eye disease could be migraines, cluster headaches, sinus problems and more. but i'd try another eye doctor 1st.
if its sinus migrenes or cluster headaches, how do you fight those. is there a specialialist i should visit when second eye check is also negative?
ENT if you suspect sinus problems. could have surgical procedures or take meds to reduce sinus pressure.