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Is headaches one of eye problem symptoms
Over the past one week, my kid cannot see too well. My son complains about a headache and has been disoriented. I was wondering if there were any eye problem symptoms headaches or should I get take him to an eye specialist already?
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Headache is are a non specific symptom most of the time and resolves by itself. Headache with blurring vision could be as simple as having a refractive error (sign of spectacle need). However, persistent headache with blurring of vision of recent onset associated with a bit of disorientation should not be neglected. The disorientation part is disturbing. These constellation of symptoms may be a sign of raised intracranial pressure i.e. raised pressure in the brain (due to some reason which needs to be explored) leading to swelling of the optic nerves.
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You should consult an eye specialist immediately. In addition to checking for the refractive error (power in eye), a dilated retinal examination must be done to rule out optic disc swelling.
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