What Do Recurrent Headaches After Cataract Surgery Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 12 Oct 2016

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Question : I have occasional headaches since I have had cataract surgery when facing extreme light and other
times when reading. i have been taking this med for some time and no problems with blood pressure
or anything. now the Dr takes me off of it.
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Headaches and recent cataract surgery

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

I am sorry to hear that you are having headaches with reading and bright lights. This maybe due to the cataract surgery allowing for more light to enter your eye. What medication have you been using to help your headaches? I would also like to know what your medical question is. Is it about possible withdrawals from the medication of what is causing your headaches? Please be more specific on your question.

Look forward to hearing back from you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (37 minutes later)

Regards to other meds across counter,I would say majority of them. I try coffee but it bothers my stomache.I thought of maybe just the caffine pill..

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
OTC headache pills

Detailed Answer:
I would agree that using OTC pain medications on a daily basis may cause rebound headaches and should be only used on a rare as needed basis. There is caffeine in medication OTC like Exedrine migraine which may avoid the stomach upset you have with coffee. As with any medication moderation is best.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar