Ophthalmic migraines are quite common however fortunately permanent effects from ophthalmic migraines are quite rare. The diagnosis for ophthalmic or retinal migraines usually includes:
• Reversible single eye blindness
• Vision changes that lasts less than an hour
• Inability to clearly identify a visual disturbance
• Inability to draw the visual disturbance
The migraine headache will usually follow the visual symptoms within an hour however may also precede the visual disturbance. It is advisable to discuss this type of condition with your doctor. Most likely, medications prescribed will be standard anti-migraine therapy such as:
• Beta-blockers
• Calcium channel blockers
• Aspirin therapy
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