Acid Reflux & Eyes (GERD & LPR): Pain & Burning Sensations

Can acid reflux affect the eyes? Yes. It is most common with extra-esophageal (i.e. supra-esophageal) variants such as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) or nasopharyngeal reflux (NPR). In some cases, severe GERD may cause eye-related symptoms as well. That said, GERD will not typically cause eye symptoms of the same severity and/or frequency as LPR/NPR. Disclaimer: You …

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