A friend recently reached out with a fascinating question about migraines. He was experiencing these severe headaches—often just one-sided—along with nausea, sensitivity to light, and even some weird visual stuff ( his words exactly). He was curious if his eye issues might have anything to do with the migraines he was dealing with.
As fascinating as our eyes act as messengers to our brains! Imagine seeing zigzag patterns, little sparkly lights, or even having a temporary loss of vision. What happens when the eyes send these peculiar distorted signals to our brain?
Well, it turns out there is a connection! Those visual disturbances can tie in with the intense pain of migraines, leading to something called visual or ocular migraines. In this post, we will dive into the world of ocular migraines—exploring what causes them, what the experts say, and the treatments available. Let us uncover the mysteries of this intriguing condition together!
WHAT ARE OCULAR MIGRAINES?
Ocular migraines, often referred to as visual migraines or retinal migraines, represent a form of migraine that impacts the eye. They are usually characterized by temporary visual disturbances, including zigzag patterns or auras, flashing lights or shimmering visuals, blind spots or absent areas of sight, distorted or wavy lines, and double vision. These visual disturbances can be intense and may last a few minutes to several hours. In some cases, ocular migraines can also be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, headaches, sensitivity to light (photophobia), and sound.
Ocular migraines are more than simple headaches; they are neurological puzzles that merge visual symptoms (disturbances) in one eye with painful headaches. To put it plainly, the issue isn’t solely with the eyes; instead, it relates more to how the brain interprets visual signals from the eyes. You might be able to discern this if you shut your eyes. If symptoms persist with your eyes closed, the source is probably the brain rather than the eyes.
Next post, we will provide more information on ocular migraines, so stay tuned. For a thorough eye examination, visit TREETOP VISION EYE CENTRE (TREVEC), the best eye clinic in Utako, Abuja.
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