A 52-year-old female asked:
What can cause eyeball pain? i've been checked for gca, no optic nerve swelling or pressure and my sinuses are clear. it causes pain when touched and eye movement?
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Dr. George Yanikanswered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
Though you are at the upper limit by age for MS, I would suggest an MRI to rule out optic neuritis.
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Answered Nov 03, 2022
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