Migraine with aura (formerly referred to as an ocular migraine) is a type of migraine that can cause visual symptoms—including vision loss, blind spots, and even flashing lights—plus, eye pain.

The term “ocular migraine” is outdated. Doctors now call it migraine with aura (both eyes) or retinal migraine (one eye). Migraines with aura are typically not life-threatening, but in rare cases, ...

An ocular migraine encompasses both retinal migraine, affecting one eye with temporary vision loss, and migraine with aura, which impacts both eyes and involves visual disturbances. A retinal migraine ...

If you’ve ever seen shimmery spots or flashing lights, or worse, experienced blind spots, you know that random visual disturbances can be mega creepy as far as health symptoms go. When spotty vision ...

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Have you ever had a migraine attack that felt like something was punching or stabbing you from behind the eyes? You’re not alone! Pain behind the eyes is a common symptom in migraine attacks. Keep ...

When it comes to migraines, not all headaches are created the same. According to Joey Gee, D.O., neurologist with Providence Mission Hospital, approximately 15 to 25% of migraine sufferers will ...

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A migraine attack is a wandering beast. When an attack strikes, most of the body is thrown into pain, from the toes to the belly to the top of the hair follicles. Headache disorders like migraine can ...