Migraine headaches: diagnosis and management
- PMID: 19264290
- DOI: 10.1016/j.optm.2008.06.008
Migraine headaches: diagnosis and management
Abstract
Background: Patients often complain to their optometrist about their headaches, of which migraines are a common type. They may ask if their pain is from visual causes or whether the visual auras they experience are normal.
Methods: The literature on migraine is reviewed to provide the optometrist with current information to manage these patients.
Results: Included in the review are migraine epidemiology, pathophysiology, categorization, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Conclusion: Optometrists can help their migraine patients with a thorough examination, advice, proper referrals, and optical management when appropriate.
Comment in
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Foods as triggers for migraines.Optometry. 2009 Aug;80(8):416; author reply 416. doi: 10.1016/j.optm.2009.05.001. Optometry. 2009. PMID: 19635430 No abstract available.
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