A 37-year-old member asked:
do i have cancer if my eyes hurt when i wake up?
3 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. George Yang answered
Ophthalmology 27 years experience
No relation: Eye pain upon waking has no relationship with the presence or absence of cancer. The most common etiology is a form of dry eyes called meibomitis. Eye trauma can also do the same. You should see an eye md for an evaluation.
4872 viewsAnswered Dec 18, 2018
Dr. Sri Sundararaman answered
Radiation Oncology 28 years experience
No: See an eye specialist if it persists.
4868 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Pierre Guibor commented
Ophthalmology 55 years experience
You may have dry eyes and need to try artificial tears and a complete eye exam by an ophthalmologist
Mar 7, 2014
Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered
Psychiatry 28 years experience
It is not a specific: It s not a specific sign of cancer. However, the presence of it does not rule out anything. Better see your dr and find the cause (most likely, not cancer). Best wishes.
4868 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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