The term “ocular migraine” is outdated. Doctors now call it migraine with aura (both eyes) or retinal migraine (one eye). Migraines with aura are typically not life-threatening, but in rare cases, ...

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 ...

Doctors previously used the term “ocular migraine” to refer to any migraine episode with visual symptoms. Now they favor more specific terms such as retinal migraine, which features symptoms in one ...

Visual symptoms like auras or flashing lights, may be signs of an ocular migraine. If you’re wondering, “Why am I suddenly getting ocular migraines?” keep reading for the answers, as well as the ...

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’ve ever seen shimmery spots or flashing lights, or worse, experienced blind spots, you know that random visual disturbances can be mega creepy as far as health symptoms go. When spotty vision ...