Ocular Migraine: What Spots and Flashes in Your Vision Really Mean

[rangerrebew]

Ocular Migraine: What Spots and Flashes in Your Vision Really Mean

These symptoms are scary, but they're only temporary.
By Jane Bianchi   
Jul 6, 2018
 

What is an ocular migraine? It sounds like a simple question, right? Answering it, unfortunately, isn't so easy. Not all experts agree on the exact definition, but "ocular migraine" usually refers to two different things involving migraines with vision changes: migraine aura (which isn’t usually serious), and retinal migraine (which can be very serious, but is also exceedingly rare). Here’s what you should know about both.

Migraine aura

https://www.prevention.com/health/health-conditions/a22064209/ocular-migraine/

[mountaineer]

I had one of those once. It was like seeing light through rotating fan blades, even when my eyes were closed. Saw the dr. the next day and he diagnosed an ocular migraine.

[the_doc]

I had one of those once. It was like seeing light through rotating fan blades, even when my eyes were closed. Saw the dr. the next day and he diagnosed an ocular migraine.

It might be worth trying feverfew, 600 mg or so of the extract parthenolide, at the onset of symptoms.  Works for me (but not for everyone). 

[mountaineer]

It was several years ago and, thankfully, hasn't happened since.