Ocular Migraine Symptoms & Treatments

Ocular migraines are migraines that can often be completely visual, and may or may not induce pain in the head. They can happen suddenly, and can impair certain abilities, such as driving or walking. Here are the signs of an ocular migraine, and how to treat an ocular migraine:

Visual Disturbances

The visual disturbances of an ocular migraine can include seeing rainbows, flashing lights, or halos mainly around the peripheral area. This is accompanied by a "blind spot," usually in the center of the vision.

Feeling "Other Worldly"

If you are experiencing an ocular migraine, you may start to feel "otherworldly," which means that you may feel like you are in a dreamlike state.

Difficulty Speaking

During the height of an ocular migraine, you may have difficulty speaking or forming words.

Difficulty Walking

Since an ocular migraine can impair the vision temporarily, your walking or driving abilities may be weakened.

Treatment

If you are having an ocular migraine, you can help yourself by putting your head between your knees, placing a cold pack on your head around the forehead area, drinking orange juice, and taking an Ibuprofen. This can greatly reduce your suffering.

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on 4/10/2009 Careful with the ibuprofen! It can upset your stomach and make you feel worse! If you don't have an actual headache, it's not going to help.Generally, ocular migraines are considered harmless. Usually they are painless, cause no permanent visual or brain damage and do not require treatment.Still, always consult your eye doctor when you have unusual vision symptoms, because it's possible that you have another condition requiring treatment, such as a retinal detachment, which should be checked out immediately.If you are driving, please pull over and rest until your vision returns to normal!