Suffering from headaches? When was your last eye exam? Undetected vision problems can cause needless headaches and be the cause of a lot of frustration!
Get it checked out. All it takes is a routine eye exam from Lake Nona Eye Care. It’s quick, easy, and it may just make all those headaches go away!
There are many reasons why eyestrain can cause headaches
Headaches are often caused by eyestrain. Eyes have many small muscles, when they have to work harder than normal it can result in a number of vision problems, dry eyes, headaches, blurred vision, tired eyes, even neck and shoulder pain. Eye strain can be caused by vision issues such as:
Presbyopia: As we age, sometimes the lens in our eyes lose their flexibility and become hard. This can make it more difficult to focus and be the cause of headaches and tired eyes.
Farsightedness: Known as Hyperopia, is a common type of refractive error. Where things in the distance can be seen clearly, but objects up close seem blurry. Since this occurs slowly, some people don’t even notice they have a vision problem.
Astigmatism: The cornea in the eye has an irregular shape. This can cause a number of vision issues, including blurred vision. If you find yourself squinting a lot, this may be the cause.
“As more people spend their days at work on a computer and their free time on handheld devices, doctors of optometry are seeing more patients who are experiencing digital eye strain,” said Steven A. Loomis, O.D., president of the AOA. “The problem can be relieved by taking simple steps. Just looking away from the computer for brief periods of time throughout the day can help with discomfort and long term eye problems.”
It is important to correct any vision conditions, if you already wear contact lenses or prescription glasses and are having frequent headaches or other symptoms, your prescription may need to be updated.