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Pain behind the eye when lying down.

My 96 year old mother in law has chronic dry eye and now is complaining of shooting pain behind her eyes when...

Posted by Doodle

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Something in eye?

I feel like there's a hair poking my eye, but cannot find anything at all or wash anything out...any...

Posted by An_248273

2 Replies | Reply | Watch This Discussion Report This | Share this:Something in eye? I feel like there's a hair poking my eye, but cannot find anything at all or wash anything out...any...

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Eyes burn & hurt

My eyes burn & hurt and are irritated around them. Fills like my eyes have been burned. I have went...

Posted by sittingpretty3

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Tearing eyes at weird times

Sometimes when I am nervous, my eyes will tear up and make it look like I am ready to cry. This happens...

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Lasik complications - HELP!

On Thursday morning I went in for Lasik surgery. They began on my right eye but abruptly stopped. They said...

Posted by An_248121

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pain in between the eyes

starting from today's evening, i am going through severe pain in between my eyes and even inside my eyes too.so...

Posted by rimmy7

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Reddened Sore Eyelid

My brother came home the other day with a reddened eyelid. He said it was sore to blink and is a little...

Posted by Brezzy_Chick_92

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ischemic optic nuropathy

I am now told that my left eye with ischemic optic nuropathy probably won't get any better, even...

Posted by allmykidshavepaws

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Temporary blurry spot - with both eyes open or clo...

After spending about 3 hours working at the computer (fairly common for me), I noticed a strange small...

Posted by billfromvermont

After spending about 3 hours working at the computer (fairly common for me), I noticed a strange small oval-shaped blurry area in my eyes. It was near the center of both of my eyes. I could see everything else clearly, except for in the center. It appeared as if the blur was only around the edges (perimeter) of a small oval, with the center of the oval area being reasonably clear. I also seemed more sensitive to light than normal. I experienced this problem for about 10-20 minutes, after which it gradually disappeared.

These additional facts might help.

I felt no pain and had no other noticeable symptoms whatsoever.
When I closed either eye, the other eye still had the blur - in the exact same spot.
When both eyes were totally closed, it appeared as a small area of "lights" in the center of the area where my eyes were directed (behind closed eyelids).
I did not experience any real change in my peripheral vision or spots elsewhere.
I did not have any difficulty in distinguishing colors.
There is no history of diabetes in my family.
I had no itching or discharge from my eyes.
I have not changed any medications - only medication is simvstatin for slightly elevated cholesterol and baby aspirin.
I have had a recent thorough physical exam with only positive findings.
Have no problem with reading at night.
Have not been aware of any gradual loss of sharpness of my vision.
Do not have blindspots or unusual halos around lights nor and double vision.
No headaches or stomach problems.
Normally have low blood pressure and no heart issues.
I am in extremely good physical shape.

In other words, for a person who is 67 years old, there is very little physically wrong with me.

Based on the fact that it existed whether my eyes were open or closed, I am inclined to believe that the source of the problem might have been in my brain.

I am now traveling and am in Bangkok, Thailand. I will be soon heading by bus and riverboats, thru Cambodia to Vietnam, etc. Finding a qualified optometrist who can communicate in English will be extremely difficult. I am hoping someone might be able to shed some light on what might possibly have caused this to happen to my eyes.

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Eye

Hi, my left eye feels as though its veering more towards the left side. I'm not cross eyed. Guess I'm...

Posted by An_247971

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Blurred Vision .

Dear Dr. Alan , I work for an Eye Doctor . looks contracted Conjuctivitis almost three weeks back. Was on Eye...

Posted by Jetley

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Air Bubble

I received an injection in my eye yesterday and have an air bubble in it. How do I get rid of it? Thank You!

Posted by An_247852

1 Reply | Reply | Watch This Discussion Report This | Share this:Air Bubble I received an injection in my eye yesterday and have an air bubble in it. How do I get rid of it? Thank You!

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Tilted vision

Hi - my 17 year old daughter reported exactly the same thing a month ago - and then again 2 days ago.....she was...

Posted by cmumom

1 Reply | Reply | Watch This Discussion Report This | Share this:Tilted vision Hi - my 17 year old daughter reported exactly the same thing a month ago - and then again 2 days ago.....she was...

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Itchy eye - possible allergic reaction

Hi, About a week ago, my left eye suddenly started burning. I don't know what it was, but my guess is a...

Posted by Platypus22222

2 Replies | Reply | Watch This Discussion Report This | Share this:Itchy eye - possible allergic reaction Hi, About a week ago, my left eye suddenly started burning. I don't know what it was, but my guess is a...

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Is it possible for a nail fungus to infect the eye...

Can a fungal infection spread from the nails to the eyes? I've tried to be diligent about making sure my hands...

Posted by giaban

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twitching eye

I just wanted to know if it's normal for your eye to keep twitching without stopping?My left eyelid has been...

Posted by mhalt

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twitching eye

I just wanted to know if it's normal for your eye to keep twitching without stopping?My left eyelid has been...

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buldge on optic nerve

My optician is refering me to a specialist because of a buldge pushing in on my left optic nerve....

Posted by allmykidshavepaws

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Temporary circular blurry vision in one eye.

Yesterday while shopping I experienced blurred vision. Trying to read price tags I realized I couldn't see...

Posted by DawnSFreeman

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How much force is needed to damage an extraocular ...

I ask because I had a minor clumsiness incident yesterday, accidentally jamming the side of my fingernail...

Posted by graymouse

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Child with vision problems

Hi there, My son is 8 years old and started complaining a few weeks ago that it was difficult to see the...

Posted by justfiveofus

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