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A member asked:

My right eye hurts when i close it then my right temple hurts. what could it be?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Ophthalmology: this may either be neuritis ( nerve inflammation ) of the optic nerve or the temporal artery. I strongly suggest ophthalmology evaluation ASAP.

Answered 1/7/2015

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