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What Could Long, Sharp Pricking Pain In The Back Of Eye Indicate?

For last three days I get a pain (8 on scale of 1-10) in the back of my right eye that feels like a long, sharp needle is being inserted into it. Never had this happen before. Had my yearly eye checkup in May of this year. What could this pain be from?
Fri, 8 May 2020
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Hello,

Pain behind the eye can be related to migraine or sinusitis. I suggest to do a sinus X-ray to exclude the possibility of sinusitis. Meanwhile, I suggest using over the counter painkillers such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Could Long, Sharp Pricking Pain In The Back Of Eye Indicate?

Hello, Pain behind the eye can be related to migraine or sinusitis. I suggest to do a sinus X-ray to exclude the possibility of sinusitis. Meanwhile, I suggest using over the counter painkillers such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician