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I have pain behind my right eye with eye movement, looking to the very side of my eye, painkillers help, but have no vision loss or blurry vision. i have been seen by two ophthalmologist (no issue found). can i have optic neuritis? can they see it?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not optic neuritis: your vision would be affected, and opthalmologists can detect it

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 6/2/2018

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A member asked:

I have pain behind my right eye with eye movement, looking to the very side of my eye, painkillers help, but have no vision loss or blurry vision. i have been seen by two ophthalmologist (no issue found). can i have optic neuritis? can they see it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Zimon agreed

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