Why do I feel tingling in my right cheek under the eye?

The cheek area under your eye is served by branches of the trigeminal nerve, which controls sensation in the face. Tingling there can happen for several reasons:

Nerve irritation or compression: This can occur from muscle strain, injury, or swelling pressing on nerves. Allergies or sinus infections: Inflammation from allergies or sinus issues may cause tingling or numbness in the cheek. Shingles (herpes zoster): Before a rash appears, shingles can cause tingling or burning sensations on one side of the face. Trigeminal neuralgia: A nerve condition causing sharp or tingling facial sensations. Dry skin or irritation: Sometimes skin irritation can cause tingling feelings. Migraine aura: Some migraines cause tingling or numbness in the face before headache pain begins. If the tingling continues, gets worse, or is accompanied by other symptoms like rash, pain, or weakness, you can use a free symptom checker to help identify possible causes and determine if you need to see a healthcare provider for an evaluation.