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Ocular Migraine? Aura without headache?
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@californiazebra
Google this for interesting contrasts and links to research:
amaurosis fugax vs ocular migraine vs retinal migraine vs Cerebral Spreading Depression
My symptoms started about 15 years ago at 55. Colorful zigzag arcs affecting both eyes, taking 20-45 minutes to fan out & disappear, most clearly matching "migraine aura without headache" best described as CSD. Fascinating. No pain, no triggers yet identified. Sometimes several months without an episode, a few cases of up to three episodes over 24 hours. GP and eye specialists have not found medications or deep diagnostics warranted so far.
I keep watch for new findings from credible sources. Many any evidence-based, peer reviewed articles in my bookmarks. Google & AI can help find some. So can Google Scholar.
I'm lucky in that I really only have some trouble reading for the first 5 minutes or so. Not enough to impede other activities. Kind of a shame that the initial thrill/entertainment has faded.
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@bob2025
Just read about CSD. Interesting that you call the light show entertaining. I find something I can’t control that’s blocking my vision a little scary. I hope your episodes subside.
As I mentioned, I discovered what we need mutually thought was an ocular migraine turned out to be a retinal TIA. That was further confirmed recently when I had a cognitive TIA (mini-stroke) after a long episode of afib. I suddenly had aphasia, unable to speak or type anything but gibberish. It was very confusing, scary, frustrating and I thought it was going to be a major stroke. Luckily, the blood clot was able to pass in a few minutes. I couldn’t call 911 myself but was able to get to neighbors for help and one knew gibberish was a sign of stroke. I’m on a blood thinner now so hopefully that’s the last time. Best of luck in your situation as well.