Why do vision problems cause headaches?
Whether it's a fuzzy pressure behind the eyes, a throbbing in the temples or a slight vibration on the top of the head, there is hardly anyone who has not suffered from a headache. Many people take medication, while others just sit back and wait for the headache to go away. Many people who suffer from headaches may find the cause if they go to an optician to have their vision tested, because headaches often occur when you have poor vision and should wear glasses.
"It's like the brain is a little loose and it's knocking against the skull every time you move." People who suffer from headaches often describe their symptoms in this way. Millions of people around the world, women, men and children, regularly experience painful numbness, pressure or sharp, stabbing pains that affect their ability to concentrate at work or school and cause stress to their families. If only we could find a solution, we could improve our quality of life. It's often much simpler than most people think, because vision problems are often the root cause of headaches.
Especially with farsightedness, the eyes get tired easily, which can lead to headaches. Both problems can occur at the same time if you read for a long time or sit in front of a computer. This is because people with farsightedness get tired very easily when focusing images. In order to see clearly, the lens has to adjust (adapt) frequently. The biggest problem is that many people don't know they are farsighted, because their eyes can compensate for this visual defect to a certain extent. Therefore, in order to see clearly all the time, they need to keep straining, which over time causes eye fatigue, which leads to headaches, but people don't often think of it as a problem with their eyes. Although it is less common, latent strabismus can also cause headaches. In order to see clearly, people with strabismus have to put a lot of pressure on their eyes to make them parallel.
