Headache due to heavy eyelids? Here's what you can do about it.

Headaches due to heavy eyelids - Headache, it hurts, it's disturbing and it doesn't make anyone happy. Depending on the cause, you may suffer from sharp, dull or throbbing pain. Headaches vary in severity and can affect any part of the head. One cause of a headache can be heavy eyelids. Some think they are suffering from migraines, but actually it is overtired eyes that are causing pressure. Headaches due to heavy eyelids are more common than people think. Skin + Surgery explains how eye headaches occur, some of the other symptoms of tired eyes and the solution to them.

Why do I have a headache because of my heavy eyelids?

There are several reasons why you can get a headache through your eyes. For some, it happens when they concentrate on a task for too long, such as during a long day working at home at the computer. It can also occur when your eyes try to focus in light that is too bright or dim. What is also common is when the eyes are tired because they are wearing heavy eyelids.

Eyelids lie on the eyes as they droop. This creates a hood which can not only obstruct vision but also cause headaches. This is because you have to exert yourself more to work against the pressure of the eyelids. The 'excessive' use of muscles all around to essentially make your vision 'fine-tune', is very stressful work. So you get headaches because your eyes are tired due to overuse combined with droopy eyelids.

Symptoms besides eye headache:

Besides headaches due to your eyes, your eyes can also suffer from other complaints. Some common complaints besides headaches due to eyes are:

• Sore eyes
• Tearing or dry eyes
• Temporary double or blurred vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Difficulty concentrating
• Neck, shoulder or back pain
• Difficulty keeping your eyes open

What can I do about headaches caused by heavy eyelids?

Now that you know you suffer from eyestrain due to drooping eyelids, it's time to start looking for solutions. In our blog "What to do about droopy eyelids? 6 treatment options" we share some ways to get rid of droopy eyelids, of which 2 are surgical options (an eyelid correction or a brow lift) and the remaining 4 are non-surgical. We are happy to explain more about eyelid surgery and why it helps against eyelid headaches.

Eyelid surgery against headaches

Eyelid surgery is the solution to drooping eyelids. As we age, our skin's elastin and collagen production decreases. Our skin becomes less supple and begins to droop. When this happens at the eyes, droopy, heavy eyelids are created. These heavy eyelids not only make you look tired, but can even create fatigue. Your eyes and the muscles around them are working overtime to keep seeing well. Lifting the eyelids is now a lot heavier and the effort can eventually cause a number of complaints, such as headaches and vision impairment.

An upper eyelid correction removes these droopy eyelids and can tighten the muscle that does the hard work. Once the excess skin, any excess muscle and (if necessary) excess fat have been removed, you are expertly sutured back in place. The eyelids are sutured with one continuous, insoluble suture. The scar falls into the crease so that it is minimally visible. The cause of headaches is now taken away, which means you are also rid of the consequence. Partly because of this, eyelid corrections are becoming increasingly common, even among men.

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