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A member asked:
Went to the eye doctor and had an infection in the upper eye which makes them swollen because of contacts. could this cause headaches?
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Most likely no: This type of inflammation does not cause headaches.
Answered 10/31/2013
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Possibly: Eye irritation can cause headaches. In turn, contact lenses can cause irritation.
Answered 11/24/2013
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