My nine-year-old has been complaining of headaches after school for the past few weeks. At first, I thought it was tiredness, dehydration, or too much screen time, but it is happening more often now.
Yesterday, he came home unusually quiet and asked to lie down in a dark room because the light was bothering him. He felt better after resting, and he did not have a temperature or feel sick.
His teacher has also noticed him rubbing his eyes and struggling to concentrate towards the end of the day. I have booked an eye test, but I am wondering whether I should also contact the GP rather than wait.
Has anyone dealt with something similar? Would you speak to the GP now or see what the optician says first?