Are vision problems normal with migraines?
Sounds like a retinal migraine. Migraines are caused by constriction of blood vessels in the brain. The constriction is temporary. When the constricted blood vessels are those that supply a portion of the brain involved with sight, visual loss may occur. In general, eyes do not deteriorate with migraines. Retinal migraine is migraine where there are repeated attacks of visual disturbances preceding the headache phase of the migraine attacks. A retinal migraine attack begins with monocular visual symptoms that can include: 1. scintillations (the perception of flashing lights or lines) 2. scotoma (white spots) 3. temporary blindness. The headache phase of a retinal migraine begins during or within 60 minutes of the visual symptoms. The headache phase presents symptoms consistent with migraine without aura: Headache duration of 4 to 72 hours At least two of these characteristics: 1. unilateral location (one-sided effects) 2. pulsatile quality (pulsating; throbbing) 3. moderate or severe p
