When most people think about TMJ disorder, they usually associate it with jaw pain, clicking sounds, or difficulty chewing. While those are common symptoms, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can actually affect several areas of the head and face—including the eyes.
Because the jaw joints and surrounding muscles are closely connected to facial nerves and muscles, tension and inflammation caused by TMD can sometimes create pain that radiates around, behind, or even within the eyes. In some cases, patients may not initially realize their discomfort is related to the jaw at all.
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