Vasculitis that triggers or causes headaches and visual impairment can come from multiple sources. The most common is an autoimmune condition called Temporal Arteritis, or Giant Cell Arteritis.
For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders, seek the help of a qualified and board certified Migraine and headache specialist.
Temporal arteritis (TEM-poh-ral ar-teh-RYE-tis)
Some infections that may lead to visual impairment include:
Meningitis can cause Secondary vasculitis
Sclerodactyly can cause Secondary vasculitis
Endocarditis can cause Secondary vasculitis
Pneumonia can cause Secondary vasculitis
Sarcoidosis can cause Secondary vasculitis
Congenital toxoplasmosis may cause visual impairment and hearing loss.
Hepatitis B can cause Secondary vasculitis
Hepatitis C can cause Secondary vasculitis
Raynaud's phenomenon can cause Secondary vasculitis
Autoimmune diseases can cause Secondary vasculitis
Sjogren's syndrome can cause Secondary vasculitis