Migraine with aura (formerly referred to as an ocular migraine) is a type of migraine that can cause visual symptoms—including vision loss, blind spots, and even flashing lights—plus, eye pain.

If you’re prone to migraines, you might be used to having weird vision issues before a it hits. But those vision (or any other sensory issues) that precede the pain could be symptoms of migraine with ...

When it comes to migraines, not all headaches are created the same. According to Joey Gee, D.O., neurologist with Providence Mission Hospital, approximately 15 to 25% of migraine sufferers will ...

Dr. Keith Roach writes a medical question-and-answer column weekdays. Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote that migraine of any kind starting in a person’s 60s is uncommon. I am a 66-year-old ...

Ocular migraine causes and triggers include reading small text, harsh lights, being tired, or not drinking enough water. Genetics is also a major cause of ocular migraines, as they tend to run in ...

What is an ocular migraine? Is it a sign of something serious? The term "ocular migraine" can be confusing. It generally means a headache that's accompanied by changes in vision. But the term is often ...

The first time I experienced a migraine with aura, I was sitting in my high school physics class. I was grinding my way through a worksheet, eyelids heavy and sleep-deprived as usual, when a bright ...

Headaches are of different kind and it can be quite exhausting because there could be several reasons. Migraines are one of severe kinds of headache that could be caused because of disturbances and ...

Migraines with aura affect 20 to 25% of people who get migraines. It is common to experience visual disturbances such as flashing lights or blind spots. Seven images depict what these aura symptoms ...

Migraine with visual aura was associated with stroke risk in young women. Migraine has long been recognized as a risk factor for stroke. To clarify this relation, researchers conducted a case-control ...