Ocular Migraines

Posted by Lisa on August 20, 1999 at 14:43:02
Last night while driving 65 miles an hour in heavy traffic, I experienced double vision.  It was not "blurry" vision but specifically doubled - there were two roads, two of everything.  I covered up one eye to continue driving and tried covering up the other eye - both times it erased the sensation of double vision.  It only lasted about 45 seconds - but it was a real tense 45 seconds during rush hour.  There was no pain - I did not end up with a headache.  For awhile I almost felt like my left eye was not quite "with" my right eye afterwards.
I saw my internist today - he examined me and pronounced it an "ocular migraine".  Why don't I feel comfortable with this diagnosis?  By the way, I have a great deal of respect for my doctor.  Is this a typical ocular migraine - he also mentioned a cramping of my eye muscles???  I don't have migraines.  
Thanks for any insight.

Posted by hfhs md ke on August 21, 1999 at 15:01:23
lisa-
this does not sound like ocular migraines   they do not cause double vision like u r describing   odds are it is nothing to be overly concerned about, and it may have been caused by stress, but i would recommend u seeing an ophthalmologist for a full exam.   good luck.