Ocular Migraine Headaches

Ocular Migraine Headaches

Ocular migraine headaches are usually caused by a temporary spasm of the blood vessels in the back of the brain.  The condition can create episodic neurovisual disturbances called a visual aura.

Symptoms of Visual Aura

• Blank spots in your vision
• Flickering colored lights
• Zig-zag lines in your vision
• Blurred area of vision – “like looking through a heat wave”

Treatment Options

• Usually benign and require no treatment
• Medical consultation if post-aura symptoms do not resolve properly