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A member asked:

Can migraine headaches cause someone's eyes to swell? is it possible for a migraine to cause a persons eyes to look swollen and puffy?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Probably not: Migraine can cause pain behind the eyes along with the headaches but not cause swelling of th eyes.

Dr Turrisi agreed

Answered 3/4/2013

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: Migraines do not cause eye swelling.

Answered 1/7/2014

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