Question: I recently had my vision checked and was told that my optic nerve in my left eye does not look the same as my right. I was tested for glaucoma and the test came back negative. However, as I told the optometrist, I have severe, longlasting pain in my left eye anywhere from 1-3 times a week. It is causing migraines. What could be causing such severe pain in my left eye?
Answer: Thank your optometrist for recognizing the difference in your optic nerves. You can't solve a problem until you know that it exists. Many conditions can cause a difference in the appearance of the optic nerves. some of these problems can be serious while others may be meaningless. Caution should be exercised in such an evaluation. Your Eye M.D. is specifically trained to examine and diagnose the nature of the differences between optic nerves and to manage the appropriate treatment if one is needed. I suspect that your left eye pain is not causing your migraines but rather your migraines are causing the left eye pain, as this is not uncommon with migraines. I urge you to see your ophthalmologist and tell him or her all about these problems.
Answered by:
Wayne Bizer, MD
Categories:
Eye Conditions
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