Migraine "in the eyes"... its symptoms and ways to prevent it
The Austrian Society of Neurology reported that ocular migraine is not a disease that affects the eyes, but rather affects the nerves, indicating that the cause may be due to circulatory disorders in the area of the brain responsible for processing visual stimuli.
The association added that other possible causes of ocular migraine include bright light, constant psychological stress, as well as hormonal fluctuations, sudden weather changes, and excessive alcohol intake.
Ocular migraine symptoms are usually very bothersome, manifesting as visual disturbances such as eye flickering, zigzag colored lines or flashes of light.
Unlike regular migraines, ocular migraines are not necessarily accompanied by headaches, and if they do occur, they are usually less severe.
Flickering in front of the eye or partial loss of the field of vision is usually only temporary, and lasts from five to 10 minutes.
Symptoms usually disappear completely after the attack subsides.
In the beginning, an ocular migraine attack can be countered with some simple measures such as getting some rest in a dark and quiet room, and drinking enough fluids to maintain fluid balance in the body.
Symptoms can also be relieved by applying cold compresses to the eyes or the back of the neck.
Alternatively, the legs and arms can be washed alternately with cold and warm water and this process should be repeated several times.
In addition, relaxation exercises such as yoga, meditation and autogenic training contribute to long-term relief of ocular migraine symptoms.
In the case of severe ocular migraine attacks, migraine medications are used.
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