Q about eyes and headache?

Question

I already set up an appointment for Dr. but curious and anxious to know so im asking....I havent had an eye exam since I was like 10 and Im 21, Im developing bad headaches. It literally feels like there is a hammer banging on my head right behind my eye balls. I had PERFECT vision when i was younger but could possibly had changed? I can still see things good but it seems like now when i try to look at words far away there blury or maybe thats my imagination b/c im thinking I might have a problem. Well overall my Q is can headaches around eyes be a sign that I need glasses?

Answer 1

I have really bad headaches too and everyone keeps telling me i need to wear glasses, but it might not be the main cause. Maybe you just suffer from migraines like me.

Answer 2

Yes, I had awful headaches until I had my eyes checked and got glasses/contacts.

   When your eyes are bad, they strain to see and that can cause headaches.

Answer 3

It is a good idea to get an eye exam about every one to two years.  The headaches you are experiencing may be not be caused by your vision.  It is still a good idea to have it checked it either way.

I hope you find out what is causing the headaches and so you can treat them.

Good Luck

Answer 4

Yes, headaches can have a number of causes but eye problems can be a factor.

Just because you vision was good, does not mean it will continue to be- a change in your skull shape may effect the shape of your eye and thus it's focusing ability. (It also works the other way, a friend of mine had bad eye sight and then when she turned 18 it corrected itself)

Good on you for going to the doctor, and don't stress about it.

I was knocked over when I put glasses on for the first time, because eye sight gets worse gradually,not a sudden BOOM,  you often barely notice until you get symptoms (headaches, can't read the board etc)