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Headaches can either be triggered by various triggers or be a result of
single or various combined conditions. Find out what is the cause behind
your headache.
Light Sensitivity
It is usually the
migraine patients, who are most sensitive to light and in whom glaring
lights might trigger headaches. Especially slow "flickering" lights
rather than rapidly flickering ones might lead to a headache.
This
dazzling, flickering light can be found in conditions where light is
reflected, for example, snow, sand, water or through clouds. It is the
same effect that is experienced when you are sitting in front of a
television or a cinema screen. Fluorescent and blue wavelengths of light
are also considered to be harmful, especially for young children. It is
always better to use anti-glare screens on computers as well as on
televisions.
In fact, migraine patients who are extra sensitive
to bright light are advised to sit in a dark room while they are
suffering from an attack of migraine.
Eyestrain
It is quite common to see people complaining of headaches because
of eyestrain. It might be true that certain activities might lead to
refractory errors in the eye thus leading to eyestrain and consequently
to headaches.
The conditions which put a strain on the eyes can
be sitting in front of the computer or television for too long, playing
video games, or, reading in improper lighting conditions. But apart from
these, a poor posture, stress, and long periods of concentration are
also causes for headaches.
To avoid such a headache, a complete
eye check-up should be done and all refractory errors be corrected
either by the use of glasses or contact lenses. Even if there is no
refractive error, do ask your doctor to provide you with tinted eyeglass
lenses as they protect you from the glare from various sources. For the
same purpose, anti-glare screens should also be used for computers and
televisions.
Also learn some desk exercises that you can perform
while sitting at the desk. Take short, frequent breaks and stretch your
arms, back and neck. Also try relaxing.
Try all these steps and
see your headache vanish. If it still persists, visit your doctor
immediately.
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