Question 1

why does it hurt to move my eyes to the right?

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Possible injury?: If this is a recent development you may have injured one of your eye muscles.  See an eyemd  soon.

Question 2

the back of my eyes hurt when i move them. what is going on?

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See an eye doctor: The most common cause of pain on eye movement is atypical headache, which is often relieved with Ibuprofen or aspirin. Less common, but more concerning, is a condition called retrobulbar optic neuritis, which typically affects women in their 40s, and is often associated with vision changes as well. I strongly recommend you see an eye doctor as soon as possible to rule this out.

Question 3

could use expert help with why my eyes hurt when i move them around?

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Dry eye syndrome: Adequate tears are necessary to lubricate the top layer of the cornea, the clear dome over the fron of your eye and the conjunctiva, the "skin" over your eye ball.  When they are insufficient, small defects can occur in the top layer, exposung nerves underneath- and this causes discomfort, sandy or gritty feeling and pain.  Winter and indoor heating is probably making this worse.

Question 4

why does it hurt when i look up with my eyes and don't move my head up?

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Stretching...: ...Of the muscles that move the eyes, and possibly of the optic nerve as well.

Question 5

why does my head hurt when my eyes move side to side / up and down?

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Hard to say for sure: Pain like this needs a good explanation.  Could be related to pressure behind your eyes as a result of swelling or of a mass.  Best to check with your primary care physician or eye doc.

Question 6

both my eyes hurt in the corners of my eyes and when i move my eyeballs?

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See your eye doctor: Hard to say what it is based on what you've provided, but your eye doctor can see it under slit lamp microscopy to help you out further. It could be anything ranging from dry eyes, to allergic conjunctivitis, to blepharitis, to another 'itis' (meaning inflammation). The fact that it's sore or painful means it needs to be seen by a professional. Don't delay!

Question 7

when i move my eyes too far to the left or to the right, it hurts my head?

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New  or old problem: If its a new problem please see an ophthalmologist soon.  If its old, do you get double vision in your extreme gaze?  It could be muscle issue.  Either way please consult eye doc for better evaluation.

Question 8

the middle of my forehead hurts when i move my eyes. why is that?

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Sinus problems: One of the muscles that controls eye movement is attached to a bone that is near your frontal sinus. It is possible that sinus inflammation is going on.

Question 9

what does it mean, if my head hurts, everytime i move my eyes?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated.  Wish you good health!

Question 10

went to dr for eye pain said eyes looked fine but my eyeballs hurt to move them why?

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Well, the eyes: may look fine but there are other things to consider, something as simple as a thyroid disorder can cause this.  Check with your regular doctor to make sure that there are no "medical" causes for this.

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