DR. CHIRANJEEV SINGH JHAJJ

Dr.K Kalaivani, Dr.K Kalaivani, Dr. Amala Reji

Abstract

Aim: To analyse the causes of headache and to find out the Ophthalmological correlation in headache patients presented to a tertiary hospital

Justification: The rationale behind this study is to insist on the importance of ophthalmic evaluation in headache patients.

Study design: Prospective study

Materials and Methods: We analysed one hundred headache patients of both sexes belonging to all age groups. Ethical committee approval was taken. After getting written consent, detailed history and thorough ophthalmological evaluation was done in all patients including refraction, fundus , ENT and neurological examinations if required. Patients were categorised into six groups based on the etiology- Results were analysed and compared with proper statistical tests to arrive at the conclusion.

Place and duration of the study: Tertiary Centre, 3 months duration.

Key words: Headache, ophthalmic and miscellaneous causes.