Headache and Blurry Vision? Consult Our Expert Doctors Online

Published on, 24 February, 2025. Answered by Dr. Hikmatullah and Verified by Dr.Galen Team
Patient Question

Hello Doctor,

 

I’ve been experiencing a headache for the past few hours, and now my vision is blurry. I'm not sure if the two are related. Should I be concerned? What could be causing this, and what should I do next?

 

Answered by Dr. Hikmatullah

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.

 

Two possibilities come to mind when considering headaches with blurred vision:

 

1. Migraine with Visual Aura: This type of migraine can cause visual disturbances such as blurry vision, often followed by a headache. The visual symptoms typically resolve once the migraine attack subsides.

2. Raised Intracranial Pressure (ICP) with Papilledema: This is a more serious condition where increased pressure inside the skull can cause symptoms like headache, blurry vision, and swelling of the optic nerve (papilledema).

 

Thanks

 


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