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Headache associated with refractive errors (HARE) is uncommon, even in those with uncorrected vision problems. However, correcting refractive errors significantly reduces headache frequency and improves symptoms in many patients.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Headaches are common, with many attributing pain to visual issues.
  • Headache associated with refractive errors (HARE) is recognized but often overestimated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Compare headache frequency in individuals with uncorrected refractive errors versus a control group.
  • Investigate the occurrence and characteristics of HARE.

Main Methods:

  • Interviewed 105 individuals with uncorrected refractive errors and 71 controls about headache history.
  • Assessed headache occurrence, diagnosis, visual effort, and refractive error types.

Main Results:

  • Headache frequency was similar between groups.
  • HARE was more common in the refractive error group (6.7% vs 0%), linked to hyperopia.

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  • Refractive error correction improved headaches in 72.5% and led to complete remission in 38%.

    • Conclusions:

    • HARE is rarely identified, even in those with refractive errors.
    • Proper correction of refractive errors significantly reduces headache frequency and improves complaints.