Headaches are one of the most common medical complaints people have on a daily basis. In many cases, these headaches are caused by underlying vision problems. As an optometry practice in Lynnwood, WA, we understand how important it is to identify and treat any eye-related issues that may be contributing to your headache symptoms.
Headaches can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress and anxiety, poor posture, or even eye strain and fatigue from staring at a screen or focusing on something up close for extended periods of time. Before taking any medicine or conducting any kind of treatment, it’s important to consider all possible causes to ensure you’re getting the right treatment.
Some common vision problems that can cause headaches are refractive errors like the ones below:
At Alderwood Optical, we strive to identify any vision problems that could be contributing to your headaches. We will work with you on diagnosing and treating any underlying visual conditions, such as refractive errors or computer vision syndrome, while also providing treatments specifically designed to relieve migraine pain. This may include prescribing corrective lenses or contacts, if necessary. It could also be utilizing tinted lenses designed to reduce sensitivity levels during episodes of migraines and therapeutic exercise regimens aimed at strengthening the ocular muscles associated with these types of headaches.
If you’re experiencing recurrent headaches and want to explore optometry as a possible treatment solution, we invite you to schedule an appointment with our eye doctors. Our team of experienced optometrists will work with you to diagnose and treat any underlying vision problems that may be causing your headaches so that you can start the new year off symptom-free! Call us at (425) 771-8472 for Lynnwood and (425) 485-0430 for Bothell today, or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.