Throbbing headaches and migraines can affect vision. One of the first symptoms of a migraine is blurred vision or an "aura." Blurred vision that accompanies a headache or migraine usually lasts no more than a couple of hours. Resting the eyes during a severe headache or migraine can ease the pain and vision issues during such an episode.

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