Ocular Migraine

Imagine you're sitting in class or scrolling on your phone, and suddenly part of your vision just disappears, and you see weird flashing lights or zigzag lines. It’s not your imagination or a glitch in your brain; you might be experiencing something called an ocular migraine.

What Is It?

An ocular migraine (sometimes called a retinal migraine) is a temporary problem with your vision that usually affects just one eye. It might last 10–60 minutes and then completely go away. Some people also get a headache with it, but not always.

What Does It Feel Like?

• You might see a blurry spot or flashing lights.
• Vision may go dim, wavy, or partially disappear.

Why Does It Happen?

It’s thought to be caused by temporary changes in blood flow to the eye or brain. Stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, or certain foods might trigger it. Even bright lights or long screen time can be a trigger for some.

Should I Be Worried?

If this happens just once, it’s usually nothing serious. But if you get them often, or if the vision loss lasts longer than an hour, it’s time to talk to your eye doctor or regular doctor. They can help make sure nothing more serious is going on.

Call (859) 787-0936 or visit our office, 2020 Eyemax, in Lexington, Kentucky to book an appointment today.