who in headache Suffering, he usually thinks first Migraine or tension headache. The pain can also come from other organs. In Germany, for example, an average of 12.9 patients per week visit an ophthalmologist because of headaches, according to an official press release published a few years ago by the professional association of ophthalmologists in Germany. In the whole of Germany, 2.5 million headache patients already have eye problems every year.
Headache from the eye area
In fact, headaches can be caused by various eye diseases, writes the professional association of ophthalmologists. Inflammatory diseases eyeSo the eyelid, eye socket, or lacrimal system is often seen as pain in the forehead, temple, ear, or teeth. The so-called asthenia, which is a complex symptom of eye strain disorders, can manifest itself in the form of a headache. Asthenia occurs with stress, emotional stress, improperly corrected visual defects or overexertion and overwork. In addition to headaches, symptoms can include heavy eyelids, general malaise, red eyes, pain or watering, as well as double vision, dizziness, and blurred vision.
It becomes dangerous when a sudden increase in eye pressure, the so-called glaucoma attack, leads to headaches. According to the “Apotheken Umschau”, an attack of glaucoma manifests itself as a severe headache or eye pain, a disturbance of the eyeball and visual disturbances – in this case, a doctor should be consulted immediately, as there is a risk of acute blindness. In general, if you are experiencing severe and unexplained headaches, you should consult a doctor to be on the safe side.
Pain from visual defects
Anyone who has tried to read in a semi-dark area with eyes closed for a long time or has had to struggle with glasses of the wrong strength for a long time knows how fuzzy vision can hit your head. The Federal Association of Ophthalmologists also notes that if dyskinesia is not or is not corrected adequately, the internal eye muscles can spasm, which can lead to headaches as a result.
Eyestrain, for example due to long periods of work at the monitor with an inappropriate working distance or long periods of close focus, can cause headaches, as can incorrect lighting – the head and eyes do not like too intense or insufficient light when work must be focused.