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I have headaches at night before bed, with behind eye pain. happens from time to time... last eye exam went normal but said i have dry eyes...related?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Not likely: If your eye exam was normal, it is unlikely your headaches are caused by your eyes. Talk to your primary care physician about your headaches.

Answered 1/30/2014

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Dr. George Yang answered

Most likely: Dry eyes can easily cause eye pain. Try otc artificial tears 4x/day and see if the frequency of the eye pain decreases.

Answered 1/30/2014

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A member asked:

I have headaches at night before bed, with behind eye pain. happens from time to time... last eye exam went normal but said i have dry eyes...related?

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