A misdiagnosed or improperly treated eye condition can result in a permanent loss of vision, or a permanent loss of function of the eye or visual system. In the case of any eye problem, seek medical attention promptly. This can include emergency room treatment, as well as treatment by a medical physician or eyecare provider.
Headaches often appear centered around the eyes or behind the eyes.
There are many ocular disorders which can cause headache, from eyestrain focusing problems, to glaucoma and inflammatory conditions of the eye. There are other problems which cause headache where findings of that problem can be seen with a complete eye examination. Patients will often be referred to an ophthalmologist in order to determine if an ocular condition could be causing headache. Unfortunately, most of the time, the eyes are not the cause. However, many conditions of the eyes which cause headache are easily treatable, making the eye evaluation worthwhile.