What are Ocular Migraines?
Ocular migraines are migraines involving the eyes. They can manifest in several ways with a variety of symptoms, and neurologists use the term slightly differently, which can lead to some confusion. As a general rule, an instance of severe visual disruption is classified as an ocular migraine, whether or not it is accompanied by pain. Most people seek the attention of an ophthalmologist after experiencing ocular migraines because of the vision related symptoms, but they should also visit a neurologist. A neurologist may be able to determine the root cause and make recommendations for preventing the recurrence of ocular migraines. Often, no pain is associated with ocular migraines. Instead, the field of vision is severely disrupted. Flashing lights, distortion, and vision loss have all been reported by patients experiencing ocular migraines. Sometimes, only one eye is involved, and the symptoms usually disappear after approximately half an hour. It is believed that the cause of ocular m
