Headaches
If you suffer from frequent headaches following reading, writing, prolonged computer use or long distance driving; it may have something to do with your eyes. It could be as simple as needing to update your prescription or start wearing glasses, or it could be visual stress, eye strain, glaucoma, light sensitivity or computer vision syndrome.
Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer vision syndrome is where you suffer from headaches and eye strain from strenuous computer use throughout the day. You may also struggle with blurred vision or eye irritation (dry eyes). Our lens supplier Zeiss Laboratories have an extensive catalog of office friendly lenses, to take the edge of these symptoms for all types of working eyes. Zeiss also have a Duravision Blue Protect coating which filters the harsh ultraviolet light that radiates from your devices; in order to protect your eyes while you work.
For more helpful information click HERE.
Colorimetry
Spectral coloured filters as determined by colorimetry, can help prevent the onset of migraines and headaches which are often bought on due to sensitivity to flickering lights or pattern glare which is sometimes experienced when reading print. Coloured lenses have been helping our patients with reading, computer use and light sensitivity since 2014. By testing the patients vision quality with and without coloured overlays we are able to determine if coloured lenses are beneficial option.
See more on colorimetry testing HERE.
Other causes to take into account.
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Posture
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Diet and exercise
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Hydration
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Medications
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Injuries or medical conditions
If you are suffering from headaches they may be eye related. Be sure to select headaches as a current symptom when filling our our welcome forms. Click book an appointment for access to our forms.
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