The term "ocular migraine" can be confusing. Opticians in Sri Lanka do not use this phrase anymore. In the past, it often signified a migraine that was followed by alterations in eyesight. However, the word is commonly used interchangeably to refer to two separate conditions: migraine with aura, which normally isn't dangerous, and retinal migraine, which could signify something catastrophic.

Most typically, the term "ocular migraine" has been used to describe what is now called migraine with aura. Retinal migraine is extremely rare, and the visual abnormalities are in only one eye. When visual changes occur just in one eye, they could suggest something catastrophic and demand rapid care.

A migraine aura is a wave of activity in the brain going through the brain. The position of the wave of activity in the brain defines the type of aura. The most frequent sort of aura is a visual aura. About 90% of those who get migraines with auras have this type. It is assumed that auras are frequently visual because such a huge section of the brain handles visual information.

If the wave of activity moves via other sections of the brain, such as the sensory or language centres, then the person would have sensory (for example, tingling in the tongue, face, or arm) or language auras. The auras normally endure for approximately five minutes to an hour. The aura can sometimes appear without a headache.

Ocular migraine treatment

The visual aspect of an ocular migraine normally lasts less than 60 minutes; therefore, most patients do not need eye care in Sri Lanka. It is advisable to stop what you are doing and rest your eyes until your eyesight gets back to normal. If you have a headache, use a pain reliever that your doctor suggests.

If you suffer visual loss in one eye only that does not go back to normal within an hour, it could be due to a dangerous problem that isn't related to migraines. Get medical care and an eye testing in Sri Lanka right away.