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The correlation between migraine headache and refractive errors.

Deacon E Harle1, Bruce J W Evans

  • 1The Neville Chappell Research Clinic, The Institute of Optometry, London, UK. dharle@ioo.org.uk

Optometry and Vision Science : Official Publication of the American Academy of Optometry
|February 28, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Migraine sufferers often have higher degrees of astigmatism and anisometropia, suggesting a link between refractive errors and migraine headaches. Regular optometric check-ups are recommended for individuals experiencing migraines.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Historical literature suggests a link between migraine and refractive errors.
  • Scientific evidence supporting this association has been lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between specific refractive errors and migraine.
  • To compare refractive error components, visual acuity, and spectacle use in migraineurs and controls.

Main Methods:

  • A masked case-controlled study design was employed.
  • Investigated spherical refractive error, astigmatic refractive error, anisometropia, and uncorrected ametropia.
  • Compared objective and subjective refractive error assessments, visual acuity, and spectacle use.

Main Results:

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  • The migraine group exhibited higher degrees of astigmatism (objective and subjective) and uncorrected astigmatism.
  • Anisometropia was also more prevalent in the migraine group.
  • Statistical significance was observed for several astigmatic components.

    • Conclusions:

    • Findings support historical claims regarding the relevance of astigmatism and anisometropia in migraine.
    • Higher degrees of astigmatism are significantly associated with migraine.
    • Recommends regular optometric care for migraine patients to manage refractive errors.