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Can acid due to acid reflux reach your eyes? there are times that my eyes hurt coz it feels theres acid. just not sure if its due to acid reflux..

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Indirectly: Although acid from reflux can not reach your eyes, it can get up into your throat and cause a parasympathetic stimulation which makes your eyes water.

Answered 5/29/2019

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