the answer to your question is "yes and no. " or more specifically "no and yes. " cataracts are cloudy areas on the lens of the eye. these cloudy areas can make it hard to see. if your cataracts get bad enough you can have minor surgery to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear one. cataracts themselves do not cause headaches. however if your cataracts cause you to squint a lot or hold reading materials very close to your face these activities can cause you to get a headache. i guess you could say cataracts can indirectly cause you to get a headache. if you have cataracts and believe they are causing you to have headaches see an ophthalmologist to find out if it's time for you to have your cataracts treated. wishing you well!
do cataracts cause headaches