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My eyes have been sore for days. feels like the pain is coming from the back of them & like i need to massage them & lie in a pitch black room to feel better. i also get a headache and feel very dazed... should i see an ophthalmologist or optometrist?
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Headache & Eye Pain: Please start by seeing your primary care doctor. He/she will determine the next step. You MAY be experiencing migraines. If an eye doc is needed, you will likely be referred to an opthalmologist because they treat diseases of the eye. Peace and good health.
Answered 5/27/2019
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