Headaches and migraines are very common and one of the most complex symptoms our patients experience! We share a comprehensive summary of headaches and the associated symptoms to help optometrists decide whether it’s a manageable vision-related condition, or needs a referral to another healthcare professional for intervention.

Resources:

1. Covalent Careers Article on An Overview of Migraine Management for Optometrists: https://covalentcareers.com/resources/migraine-management-optometry/?utm_source=cc3_rg_trending&utm_medium=resource_recommendations&utm_campaign=eyecare_candidate_resource

2. Collaborative Eye Article on Visual Disturbances in Headaches: https://collaborativeeye.com/articles/2020-mar/visual-disturbances-in-headache/?__hstc=85640134.4c41321676778cb655818c36dc813f2a.1581908526547.1585877711646.1585890960842.4&__hssc=85640134.5.1585890960842&__hsfp=2189930265

3. AOA Article on Doctor and Technician's Guide to Headache History: https://www.aoa.org/Documents/optometric-staff/Articles/Common-Complaints-Facial-Pain-and-Headaches.pdf

4. Healio Article on Develop a Systematic Approach to Recognizing Headache: https://www.healio.com/news/optometry/20121113/10_3928_1081_597x_20120101_01_915190

5. NewYorkEyeDoc Podcast Season 1 Episode 6 

6. Dynamic Duo Podcast Season 1 Episode 7