QUESTION ABOUT EYES

[micaturtle]

I have been getting headaches more and more frequently at work, so I wonder if maybe I need reading glasses. I am wondering if there is any way to tell if your headaches are from reading while needing glasses or from something else. I wonder because my vision never goes blurry (so I think I'd pass an eye exam just fine) but the headaches persist, and they seem to happen whenever I'm at work (where I do a lot of reading and looking at a computer screen) Does anyone have any suggestions/ideas?

Comments

[aussiegirl17.livejournal.com]

Like emerald_7, I work with an optometerist as well. She pretty much said what I would have suggested. I'll just add that being on the computer a lot can increase dryness since you don't blink as often as you should. That dryness can play a role in straining the eyes. Try some rewetting drops to help keep your eyes hydrated. And, I second emerald_7 in that you should be sure to tell your optometrist about the headaches; glasses for just computer work may help even if your vision seems fine. :)