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Headaches and the ophthalmologist.

L Kowal1

  • 1Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne.

Australian Family Physician
|September 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Ophthalmologists can treat headaches caused by visual activity. This study presents an approach for assessing headache patients who do not have visual problems.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Headaches are a common reason for patient referrals to ophthalmologists.
  • Visual activity can provoke headaches in some patients, allowing for ophthalmological treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a systematic approach for evaluating headache patients without apparent visual issues.
  • To guide ophthalmologists in managing non-visual headache referrals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic criteria for headache disorders.
  • Outline of a structured ophthalmological examination protocol for non-visual headaches.
  • Integration of neurological assessment principles into ophthalmic practice.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key non-visual factors contributing to headaches in ophthalmic patients.
  • Development of a decision-making algorithm for referral and management.
  • Improved diagnostic yield for headaches not directly linked to visual function.

Conclusions:

  • An organized approach can enhance the assessment of headache patients lacking visual problems.
  • Ophthalmologists can play a role in diagnosing and managing headaches with non-visual origins.
  • This strategy aims to optimize patient care and reduce unnecessary referrals.

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