Medical Myth Exposed
August 18, 2009
Medical Myth Exposed
Does glaucoma cause headaches?
Glaucoma usually does not cause headaches. Most often patients with glaucoma do not have any symptoms at all in the early stages. This is why comprehensive eye examinations are so important, especially for someone who has risk factors for glaucoma. Sometimes, eye pain or a headache around the eye can be the first sign of angle closure glaucoma. This can occur when the eye pressure is dangerously high.
This article reprinted with permission from the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeSmart™ campaign (www.geteyesmart.org).
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