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I've been getting a constant pain around my left eye, socket and above the eyebrow. what can this be? should i see an optometrist or a neurologist?

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Dr. Tarek Hamid answered

Neurologist : Or a pain managemt doctor is more related to that kind and area of pain..

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I've been getting a constant pain around my left eye, socket and above the eyebrow. what can this be? should i see an optometrist or a neurologist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tarek Hamid answered

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