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CASES OF HEADACHE & MIGRAINE NEED TO BE PROPERLY DIAGNOSED BY A TRAINED
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL FIRST.YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR IS IDEALLY POSITIONED
TO HELP MAKE DECISIONS WITH YOU AND CO-ORDINATE ANY THERAPEUTIC TRIALS.
MANY CASES HAVE A NUMBER OF CAUSES (NOT JUST ONE), SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER A COMBINATION OF THERAPIES / OR APPROACHES WHEN THIS IS THE CASE. Optometrists provide valuable primary contact with patients presenting with a range of eye-problems, many of which can be addressed through simple procedures such as prescription lenses, eye exercises, and advice. Optometrists are also able to diagnose and detect eye diseases which may require further intervention by a General Practitioner or Ophthalmologist, via referral. There are a number of common eye conditions which can contribute to head-pain, so it is important to consider this as a possible source of irritation, even where other more obvious causes can be identified. |