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Migraine r/t visual stimuli

I will do my best to describe...If I have been looking out a window that is covered w/ rain or ice, then look away my vision still appears as if I am looking out the rain covered window. It takes up to twenty seconds for my vision to clear and I can see things normally again. I noticed it for the first time five months ago while looking out the window waiting for my daughters bus. These events are usually followed by a mild to moderate headache. I have only had this happen maybe six times. I have been taking Topamax for possible migraines, that are now thought to be neck problems causing vertigo and headaches (symptoms improved after steroid injections to neck). Could the above visual disturbance actually be a kind a migraine brought on my looking through the rain covered window? Is that possible? I appreciate any input. Diane
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I would suggest that you have this assessed by your ophthalmologist just to rule out a direct involvement of your eye. A visual symptom secondary to a migraine and visual symptoms secondary to an eye problem have to be differentiated here. Most migraine auras are usually followed with a headache in an hour. However, not all of these are followed by headaches and may still be classified as a migraine.

This may not be something that needs immediate assessment . However, to allay your fears and concerns, an ophthalmologist may be able to help.
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If I have visual aura they are usually wavy lines in the lower half of my vision, but this have not happened for over a year. I do have trouble w/ fluroesent lighting and flashing lights. I now wear glasses that are very lightly tinted which has been helpful. Since wearing the glasses I rarely get headaches from either (glasses were my idea, not doctor recommended). I have not seen my eye doctor for over a year.
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Do visual auras usually accompany your migraine headaches?

If yes, how do these auras manifest?

A consult with an ophthalmologist may help jus to rule out direct involvement of the eyes. This may not be something that you should be worried about. The condition reverts in a few minutes and is usually associated with a headache. This may increase the likelihood of this condition being a migraine aura. Migraines however are given only as a diagnosis if underlying conditions like eye problems have been ruled out.
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