Hi, I am suffering from blurred vision and often have headaches. I fear it is some transient disorder, but it could be something more serious. Can someone suggest me as to what to do? Your suggestion would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

Kathryn,

I would highly recommend seeking the professional opinion of a physician.

Hopefully this is transient, but if it is occurring regularly, it could definitely be something more serious and only a professional will be able to provide you with the appropriate treatment.

According to the NIH Medical Encyclopedia this could be a problem with your eyes, or something else:

Changes in vision, blurriness, blind spots, halos around lights, or dimness of vision should always be evaluated by a medical professional. Such changes may represent an eye disease, aging, eye injury, or a condition like diabetes that affects many organs in your body.

Whatever the cause, vision changes should never be ignored. They can get worse and significantly impact the quality of your life. Professional help is always necessary. As you determine which professional to see, the following descriptions may help:

-Opticians dispense glasses and do not diagnose eye problems.[/list]

-Optometrists perform eye exams and may diagnose eye problems. They prescribe glasses and contact lenses. In some states they prescribe eye drops to treat diseases.

-Ophthalmologists are physicians who diagnose and treat diseases that affect the eyes. These doctors may also provide routine vision care services, such as prescribing glasses and contact lenses.

-Sometimes an eye problem is part of a general health problem. In these situations, your primary care provider should also be involved. [size="2"][/size]


Visit: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003029.htm for more information.

Mick

Blurred vision and headaches? Sounds like what I had. I think you may be suffering from migraine headaches. I had them for several years now and oftentimes OTC medication just doesn't work well or it causes some adverse side effect like, in my case, ulcers. I opted for a more natural approach to headache relief. I stumbled on a site that gives some really solid information on headaches and how to relieve it naturally. The site helped me a lot. If you are interested, here is the link:

migraine headache

I hope it helps.

I think seeing a physician is necessary as well. I'm also guessing that if you are prone to headaches you are also probably prone to muscle tension and vascular constriction. Deep breathing exercises could possibly work wonders for you.

Here's one that might help: http://livebeyondstressandillness.blogspot...alth-of-it.html