Relating Headaches With Eyestrain

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Eyestrain and headaches are also among the most common complaints of patients visiting the optometrist. Asthenopia is a synonym for eyestrain and it involves any feeling of fatigue, discomfort or pain localized in or near the eyes or thought to be associated with the use of the eyes; oftentimes reported by patients as headache, especially when the ache is localized near the eyes or is thought to be caused by the use of the eyes.

Zika Virus May Cause Visual Impairment in Babies

Brazilian and Stanford University researchers have found out in their research that infants presumed to be affected by Zika virus in the womb may have eye abnormalities possibly linked to the virus. They observed that Zika virus infection can cause a serious harm to the baby's eyes which could lead to severe visual impairment.