Condition Lookup
Number of Conditions: 1
Ocular Migraine
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Category: Neurological or Headache-Associated Disorders
Symptoms:
temporary visual disturbances; flashes of light; blind spots; zigzag patterns in vision
Root Cause:
Temporary visual disturbances caused by blood flow changes in the brain.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Based on symptoms and ruling out other conditions.
Treatment:
NSAIDs for headache management and avoiding known triggers.
Medications:
Migraine prophylaxis medications (e.g., Propranolol , Topiramate ).
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects about 1 in 200 people; more common in women and those with a history of migraines.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Stress, hormonal changes, certain foods, dehydration.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Symptoms are temporary and usually resolve within an hour; rarely causes long-term issues.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Rarely, retinal migraine can lead to permanent vision loss in one eye.