Ocular Migraines May Lead to Classic Migraines
An ocular migraine occurs when blood vessels in part of the brain responsible for vision temporarily spasm. Ocular migraines cause a disturbance in one’s vision, known as an aura, which typically lasts from several minutes, to about an hour. An aura may appear as a blank spot, flickering colored lights, zig-zag lines, or a blurred area of vision like looking through heat waves.
After the episode of visual distortion is over, a person may feel completely back to normal. If this is the case, no treatment is needed, even if a person experiences multiple episodes over time. Other people may experience a kind of altered sense of awareness after an episode. Lights or sounds may be unusually intense. They may feel a little nauseous, and may also have a headache.
If a person experiences any of these other symptoms, their ocular migraine may be progressing into a classic migraine, and they should be referred to their medical doctor for treatment.
Regional Eye Center is located at 1455 Montreal Street, SE in Hutchinson, MN. Our phone number is 320-587-6309 and our business hours are:
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