Headaches and vision problems can go hand-in-hand. You may have a headache that causes vision problems. Or, you may have vision problems that are causing your headaches. Either way, they are often painful, uncomfortable, and can impact your regular daily activities. While a headache can usually be cured with some rest, pain medicine, and relaxation, it could be a larger issue that may need medical attention and treatment.
There are two types of headaches that are associated with affecting your vision.
- Migraines: These are often associated with intense pain and possibly a migraine aura. In addition, migraines can also be associated with nausea, vomiting, and light sensitivity.
- Cluster Headaches: These are often associated with intense pain that is felt in clusters. In addition, these headaches can cause tearing and red eyes.
Headaches That Cause Vision Problems
The most common reason your headaches will cause vision problems is if you have a migraine.
Migraines: These types of headaches can cause intense pain in your eyes and disrupt your vision. Some migraines come with auras that appear in the form of flashing lights, a rainbow prism, or a zig-zag pattern of shimmering lights. These usually come before the headache and last around twenty minutes. You can also have severe light sensitivity during a migraine.
Vision Problems That Cause Headaches
Below you will find some of the common vision problems can cause headaches.
- Eye Strain: One of the most common vision problems that can cause headaches is eye strain. Eye strain occurs when you overuse the “focusing” muscles in your eyes. This can cause strain and headaches. This is especially common now as so many people rely on technology for their work.
- Farsightedness: Those who are farsighted have difficulty focusing on objects that are close. The squinting and eye strain can result in headaches similar to the one discussed above. The headaches for farsighted people are usually felt in the front of their head.
- Presbyopia: This is an unavoidable condition associated with age. Usually around forty years old people will find it difficult to focus on objects that are close to them. For example, reading or threating a needle. As you age, your vision will inevitably become blurrier than before. The strain on your eyes can cause headaches and discomfort.
Conditions that Cause Vision Problems and Headaches
In addition to the reasons above, you may also be experiencing both vision problems and headaches due to an underlying issue. Below you will find some of the most common underlying issues that cause both problems.
- Traumatic Brain Injuries: This is a type of head injury that causes damage to your brain and can be due to a concussion, skull fracture, or other head injury. While you may have had a fall or accident and think you’re completely fine, you may be more hurt than you initially thought. If you experience issues with your vision and headaches after an injury, you could be suffering from a traumatic brain injury.
- Low Blood Sugar: This is usually something that affects those with diabetes, but it can also affect anyone. If your blood sugar drops and you are having vision problems and headaches in addition to shakiness, hunger, or fatigue, your blood sugar may have dropped.
Eye Specialists in Orange County
If you find that you are struggling with your vision and/or have headaches more often than normal, contact Dr. Ghosheh at Advanced Eye Medical. Dr. Gosheh is one of the most well-known and trusted eye surgeons in Orange County. Depending on what your needs are, his clinic provides a wide variety of services. Dr. Ghosheh is focused on providing patients with the most cutting-edge eye care to ensure their unique needs are met. Contact his office today for an appointment!