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Can severe dryness in the eye cause severe head pain and numbness on same side? pain increases at times when straining eyes to read or drive.
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If the dry eye is : Severe get it checked out. Usually headache and numbness are not related.
Answered 10/9/2013
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No: Dryness of eyes has nothing to do with headaches. Assuming all the tests that you have had are normal, chances are that you have migraines. Trial of prophylactic treatment for migraines is warranted.
Answered 10/5/2013
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