In this skills guide video, Lorcan Butler, optometrist and optical engagement manager at The Brain Tumour Charity, details the sinister symptoms to watch out for when a patient presents to an optometry practice complaining of headaches. You will learn about the types of headaches and other symptoms that can accompany systemic conditions, such as intracranial hypertension, giant cell arteritis and subarachnoid haemorrhage. The video also looks at referral, including urgency and the details to include.
This skills guide video series has been adapted from a CPD Video exam with Lorcan Butler, titled Headaches: simple or sinister?
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andeel29 December 2025
Very informative video -thanks
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