Various factors, including stress, dehydration, and medical conditions like chronic sinusitis or, in the case of migraines, neurological disorders, can cause headaches. You can add vision problems and eye strain to that list.
Our team at Marano Eye Care in Denville, Livingston, and Newark, New Jersey, can help by diagnosing and treating conditions that may be contributing to your discomfort.
Signs that may indicate eye problems are contributing to your headaches include:
Conditions like astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness), and myopia (nearsightedness) can lead to uncorrected vision problems that strain your eyes and trigger headaches.
Eye strain is common in today’s screen-heavy world. If your headaches tend to develop after prolonged use of digital devices, reading, or performing close-up tasks, it could be a sign of eye fatigue or an uncorrected refractive error like nearsightedness or farsightedness.
Our team at Marano Eye Care uses advanced technology to evaluate your vision and recommend corrective lenses or strategies to reduce eye strain.
Experiencing blurred or double vision along with headaches can indicate an issue with your eye muscles or eye alignment, such as strabismus or convergence insufficiency.
These conditions can make it difficult for your eyes to work together correctly, leading to discomfort and persistent headaches.
If bright lights trigger or worsen your headaches, it might be due to dry eyes, corneal irritation, or an underlying neurological issue like migraine disorder.
Our ophthalmologists can help determine if your light sensitivity is linked to an eye problem and develop a personalized treatment strategy that addresses the underlying issue.
Headaches that occur with eye pain may be caused by increased intraocular pressure, which could indicate glaucoma. Other potential causes include a sinus infection or optic nerve inflammation (optic neuritis).
These eye conditions require medical evaluation by an ophthalmologist to prevent complications and preserve your vision.
If you experience sudden vision changes—such as flashes of light, loss of peripheral vision, or blind spots—along with headaches, it could be a sign of a serious condition like retinal detachment or a neurological issue like ocular migraine.
Prompt medical attention by an ophthalmologist is crucial for issues like retinal detachment.
Regular ophthalmologist visits are essential if you have a family history of glaucoma, macular degeneration, or other eye diseases. Even if your headaches seem minor, an eye exam can help detect early signs of potential problems before they become severe.
If any of the above symptoms sound familiar, scheduling an appointment with an ophthalmologist is a good idea. Our services at Marano Eye Care include comprehensive eye exams that can determine if your headaches are linked to vision problems or other eye-related issues.
Early diagnosis and treatment can make a significant difference in both your eye health and overall well-being. While occasional headaches may not be cause for concern, if you have persistent, worsening, or vision-related headaches, don’t ignore them.
Schedule an exam at Marano Eye Care today by calling one of our New Jersey locations.
