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Why Do I Have Head Aches Behind Eyes?
Pain in the eye (that is not due to injury) may be described as a burning, throbbing, aching, or stabbing sensation in or around the eye. It may alsofeel as ifthere is a foreign body in the eye.
Alternative Names
Ophthalmalgia; Pain - eye
Considerations
A feeling of tiredness in the eyes or some discomfort after a long period of work (eye strain) are generally minor problems and do not really qualify as eye pain. These problems may be due to an improper prescription for glasses or a...
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