What is an ocular migraine, and how is it different from a regular migraine?

It seems that ophthalmic (eye) migraines are quite common and often painless, although "migraine" usually makes us think of a severe type of headache.

But with eye-related or ocular migraine, vision can be disturbed with or without headache and can come along with the migraine processes possibly caused by changes in blood flow within the brain.

These types of visual problems associated with migraines are known as ophthalmic migraines, but are much more commonly called ocular migraines.

It has long been understood that migraines can be produced by the body's neurological responses to certain triggers such as hormonal changes, flashing lights or chemicals in foods or even some medications. A result of one of these triggers might be an intense headache that, if no treatment is given, can last for hours or even days.

During the migraine processes, changes may also take place in blood flow to the area of the brain responsible for vision that in turn result in ophthalmic or ocular migraines which actually can produce visual symptoms even without a headache.

Hope that helps Raj!

Migraines - more serious and more painful localized headaches often triggered by specific causes.

Yes migraines can be very debilitating and very difficult to deal with for the sufferer. There is a lot that can be done these days however and it is always worth visiting the doctor and explaining what is happening to get the help you need. For migraines that are not quite so bad then there is a lot of over the counter medication to choose from although I would say that if the attacks are more than very occasional, you should really see the doctor.

True Be. I am the survivor of a brain Infection & they are 2 very different things. My Neurologist has told me that in my situation, I better get used to it!! I do have the annoying yet non hurting Migraines with the flashes of lights and Blurred vision. Then there are the Migraines that hurt all the way down to your spine. Im still not sure which is worse.
I REFER TO THE NON-HURTING LIGHT FLASHERS AS EYE SEZURES. LOL!!
P.S. I havent found anything but sleep to get rid of them!!