Burning eyes is a feeling of stinging and irritation in one or both eyes.
In some cases, these symptoms may be a sign of an underlying health condition.
Many conditions can causeburning eyesand headaches together.
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Along with blurred vision, symptoms of eye strain include irritated eyes, aching eyelids, and mild headaches.
Migraine Headaches
Migrainestend to be more severe and disabling than a typical headache.
While both symptoms can be painful and unsettling, they are both treatable.
Knowing your triggers may help prevent future episodes.
They will also perform a physical examination which may include aneye exam.
you might work together to find the right treatment for symptom relief.
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