Bradley Nordin, MD, explains ocular migraines cause central vision loss, unlike peripheral flashing in migraine auras.

If you’re prone to migraines, you might be used to having weird vision issues before a it hits. But those vision (or any other sensory issues) that precede the pain could be symptoms of migraine with ...

Dr. Keith Roach writes a medical question-and-answer column weekdays. Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote that migraine of any kind starting in a person’s 60s is uncommon. I am a 66-year-old ...

Migraine auras manifest differently, with visual disturbances being the most common, followed by sensory experiences; language difficulties and motor, retinal, or brainstem auras are less frequent.

About 20% of people with migraines experience a visual aura, or temporary changes in vision. These can show up as shimmering ...

Migraines with aura affect 20 to 25% of people who get migraines. It is common to experience visual disturbances such as flashing lights or blind spots. Seven images depict what these aura symptoms ...

Migraine with visual aura was associated with stroke risk in young women. Migraine has long been recognized as a risk factor for stroke. To clarify this relation, researchers conducted a case-control ...

Flashes of light, shimmering stars and a fade too black. While this may sound like the climactic end to a sci-fi movie, don’t be fooled. These are the symptoms people may experience when they suffer ...