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I feel pressure pulling like my eyes are being sucked out. which gives me a feeling like squinting. done a glaucoma test recently and tested negative?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You may be: having a MIGRAINE equivalent! Just a thought but a visit to a NEUROLOGIST is your "best bet" Just a thought..hope it helps! Dr Z

Answered 6/18/2018

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