A common complaint: everyone suffers from headaches sometimes. In some cases, this may be accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, etc. However, in a few cases, visual disturbances may accompany or precede the headache. The visual disturbance may include seeing spots, stars, dots and zigzag lines across the visual field. This may include blurred vision, blind spots or loss of vision/color vision. In addition, the objects may appear relatively small or large, or appear far or close. Headache with visual disturbances can have various causes. The first of these is migraine. Migraine refers to a one-sided headache, usually pulsating or throbbing, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. In addition, visual problems may occur that mainly precede the onset of the headache (called aura), but can even occur in the headache stage. Another reason may be glaucoma (an eye condition that can cause vision loss due to damage to the optic nerve). Furthermore, headaches with blurred vision may be related to eye strain caused by excessive sitting in front of a computer screen, watching television/playing video games/using cell phones for long periods of time. Headache and blurred vision can also occur due to low blood sugar (it is a serious problem that requires immediate medical attention). It can also arise from ocular ischemic syndrome, which refers to a condition resulting from a long-term reduction in blood flow to the eye. Blurred vision with severe headaches can also occur due to a stroke (this indicates interrupted blood supply to the brain, leading to the death of brain cells). It is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy provides a very effective solution for cases of headache with visual disturbances. Homeopathic medicines help manage these cases by targeting the underlying cause. By using these medications, the intensity and frequency of the complaint gradually decreases. In each case, the homeopathic prescription for these cases depends on the characteristic individual symptoms. The causes can range from mild to serious. Therefore, one should always use homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor and strictly avoid self-medication. Homeopathy is recommended only for mild cases. In severe cases and cases with serious causes such as low blood sugar or stroke, immediate help through the conventional mode of treatment should be followed as homeopathy has limitations in helping such severe cases.
Homeopathic medicines for headaches with visual disturbances
1. Iris Versicolor – Top Recommended Medicine
Iris Versicolor is a leading homeopathic medicine for cases of headache with visual disturbances. This medication works well if the headache starts with blurred vision. In cases where this is necessary, the headache is marked on the forehead. The pain usually occurs on the right side of the forehead. The nature of pain is throbbing or shooting. Nausea and vomiting of acidic substances may occur along with the headache. Headaches can occur after mental exhaustion due to excessive studying. This medicine is also recommended for hemiopia, that is, loss of vision in one half (right or left) of the visual field, together with headache.
2. Cyclamen – For flickering before the eyes with headaches
Cyclamen is well indicated for the treatment of eye flickering and headaches. Flickering means radiant light that fluctuates, sometimes becoming bright and sometimes dim. In cases where this is necessary, the problem is usually encountered in the morning when getting up. This medicine is also indicated for controlling vision impairment and headaches. Vertigo can also occur with a headache. Nausea may also occur. A heated sensation may be felt in the head.
3. Natrum Mur – For headaches above the eyes and top of the head
This medicine is recommended for headaches above the eyes and the crown of the head with disturbed vision. A very characteristic feature is the feeling as if many small hammers were knocking on the brain. It also feels like the head would burst. The headache usually starts at dawn and lasts until sunset when this medicine is needed. There is a heated feeling in the head with redness in the face. Nausea and vomiting may be accompanied by headache. The pain is worse with movement; even movement of the eyes aggravates the pain. There is relief from the pain by applying pressure to the eyes. Sleeping also brings relief. Natrum Mur is also recommended when zigzag lines like lightning appear before the eyes, followed by a headache in the morning. There is pain on the top of the head and forehead, with difficulty opening the eyes.
4. Kali Bichrome – For poor eyesight/blindness followed by headache
Kali Bichrome is a beneficial medicine for cases where visual impairment or blindness occurs followed by headache. There is an aversion to noise and light, along with headache. Vision returns as the intensity of the headache increases. Headaches are one-sided and are felt in small, specific places. Most often it is felt over the eyebrows. Headache may be accompanied by nausea and dizziness. Vomiting may also occur. There is relief from the pain by applying pressure and sometimes by eating.
5. Psorinum – For headache preceded by spots or rings before the eyes
Psorinum is an important medicine for headaches, preceded by spots or rings before the eyes. The spots are mainly black in color. The pain usually starts above the left eye and then shifts to the right eye. Dizziness may be associated with it. You may feel hammers hitting the head from the inside out.
6. Gelsemium – For headache with double vision
This medicine is useful in cases of headache with double vision (diplopia). Headache appears suddenly. Pain is felt over the forehead and over the eyes. There is heaviness on the eyelids and headache. A feeling of a band around the head is an important symptom. There is relief from the headache by applying pressure. Excessive sensitivity to sound is felt before the onset of the headache. Dizziness and heaviness of the head may be accompanied by headache. The head feels as if it is enlarged. Gelsemium is also useful for headaches with visual impairment or preceded by blindness. General weakness may be accompanied by the above symptoms.
7. Phosphorus – for headaches with eye floaters
Phosphorus is the next suitable medicine for cases of headaches, along with eye floaters (spots, lines, threads, strings, cobwebs moving across the vision). During a headache, tension is felt on the eyes. Pain is felt over one eye or one temple (side of the head). Pain may be pulsating or burning. Increased sensitivity to odors is felt along with headaches. This medicine is also considered for headaches preceded by visual impairment.
8. Lac Caninum – For headache with blurred vision, nausea and vomiting
Lac Caninum is a valuable medicine for the treatment of headaches with blurred vision, nausea and vomiting. In cases where this is necessary, the headache occurs alternately. It can start from either side – right or left, then it shifts to the other side. A throbbing sensation is felt on the sides of the head. There is aggravation of the headache by noise and talking. There is relief when you are silent.
9. Magnesia Phos – For headaches with sparks before the eyes
This medicine is effective in cases where a person sees sparks before his eyes along with headache. The pain can be stabbing and shooting. In addition to headaches, double vision may also occur. The headache may shift from one place to another on the head. There is relief for warm applications.