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A member asked:

What could be the cause of pressure in eye sockets? is it related to tmj or bite issues

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Sinuses: The pressure or pain in the maxillary and frontal sinuses is often felt as pressure in the eyes.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/9/2013

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Tmj unlikely: Typically TMJ will cause more issues in and around your ears than your eyes though i wouldn't rule it out completely. It is more likely due to something involving your sinuses. I would recommend you see your doctor to rule that out first and then see your dentist.

Dr Saran and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Could be TMJ: Could be related to TMJ issues Get an opinion from an oral surgeon.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2017

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A member asked:

Is it normal for tmj to affect the eyes? Right jaw is tight and painful and my right eye feels different than the left. Vision slightly affected. Having pressure around the eye too. Having anxiety about it?

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Tmj sufferer both sides. Worse on the right side. Off and on I've been getting tightness like a vice grip in that area and it wanting to cramp or does cramp and release. Cheek/eye pain at times from the pressure.Can tmj mimic sinus symptoms?

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A member asked:

I have TMJ. Yest right side of face cheek and jaw started feeling tight with pressure off & on slight eye pain. Getting cramps,spasms, pain in my right jaw. Feels like someone is pulling on it. Never had these symptoms all at once. Scared?

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A member asked:

Jaw feels tight and have some pain. Eye feels different than the other on same side. Vision doesnt seem to be affected. Overall pressure on that side of face. Have tmj and severe anxiety?

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A member asked:

Can migraines be on both sides? I have really bad tmj and I have been getting a tension type headache, watery eyes, facial pressure/pain. I also get muscle cramps, spasms in my one temple when I have a flare besides my jaw/cheek. Or is this tmj flare?

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