Can Eye Issues Cause Headaches?
While poor vision or an incorrect eye prescription might lead to eye strain and pain around the eyes that feels like a headache, eye issues are not usually the cause of headaches. In fact, migraines — a neurological condition that can cause intense headaches — can be the cause of eye discomfort, as they often lead to sensitivity to light.
According to Dr. Arvind Saini, when someone has sudden onset headaches or worsening headaches, an exam to rule out other causes of the pain is important. There are life-threatening conditions that need to be considered first, such as bleeding in the brain, new tumors and aneurysms. However, in his entire career, he has seen very few instances where the eyes are a cause of chronic headaches.