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Ocular Migraines?
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Ocular Migraines?
by Vertigo, Sep 14, 2005 12:00AM
I developed eye floaters about 4-5 months ago. The past few months along with the floaters, I have had problems (especially in my right eye) with 'cobwebs', sparks of light, what appears to look like a 'hair' in my eye, black spots with a ripple effect lasting a few minutes (like the ripple effect in water).
The floaters are in both eyes, more so in the right eye. I have had flashes of lights, halos and sparks in my left eye. I recently went to my family doctor which stated that he was sure it was ocular migraines. He referred me to an eye specialist. My eye doctor said everything looked fine, I have 20/20 vision. He also commented that the gel in my eye is thicker then he has ever seen. Even in his patients older than 60. I am 39 years old. A few times these episodes with my eyes have been followed by a severe headache which lasted anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. Does anyone else have problems similar to this?
The floaters are in both eyes, more so in the right eye. I have had flashes of lights, halos and sparks in my left eye. I recently went to my family doctor which stated that he was sure it was ocular migraines. He referred me to an eye specialist. My eye doctor said everything looked fine, I have 20/20 vision. He also commented that the gel in my eye is thicker then he has ever seen. Even in his patients older than 60. I am 39 years old. A few times these episodes with my eyes have been followed by a severe headache which lasted anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. Does anyone else have problems similar to this?
Member Comments
by woodbeegood, Sep 15, 2005 12:00AM
i was diagnosed with the same thing a few years back-sure is a scary thing huh? i just knew there had to be something really major wrong. it was explanined to me that is a migrane without the severe pain so i would guess that the headaches are a part of it also-the eye dr & family dr both said that if they became frequent or painful they would prescribe traditonal migrane meds-so far that hasn't been necessary for me & they seem to be directly related to the stress level in my life-take care
