When should I see a doctor for Kaleidoscope vision?

If you experience kaleidoscope vision or any other migraine symptoms for the first time, or if the visual patterns differ from what usually occurs, it’s best to see your doctor to ensure that it is a migraine and not something more serious.

Are visual auras serious?

Aura is generally harmless. The visual disturbances may temporarily interfere with certain daily activities such as reading or driving, but the condition usually is not considered serious.

What doctor specializes in auras?

Attacks of migraine aura without a headache are more common as migraine sufferers get older,” Hindiyeh said. “However, if you are older than the age of 40 and develop a migraine with aura for the first time, you should be evaluated by a neurologist. If needed, you may then be referred to a headache specialist.”

What does it mean when you see zig zags in your vision?

A Migraine Without Pain? Yes, It Can Happen, and It’s Called an Ocular Migraine. Seeing spots, zig-zags, flashes of light or double vision can be a sign of an ocular migraine, a kind of migraine without a headache.

How do you get rid of aura vision?

The visual portion of an ocular migraine typically lasts less than 60 minutes, so most people don’t need treatment. It’s best to stop what you’re doing and rest your eyes until your vision goes back to normal. If you have a headache, take a pain reliever that your doctor recommends.

How do you stop visual aura?

Preventive medications Options include: Blood pressure-lowering medications. These include beta blockers such as propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran XL, others) and metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor). Calcium channel blockers such as verapamil (Verelan) can be helpful in preventing migraines with aura.

How long does a visual aura last?

Auras are not the same for all people, so you also might experience bright spots or flashes. Auras are sometimes accompanied by a partial loss of vision referred to as a scotoma. Auras commonly last 10 to 30 minutes.

Should I see an eye doctor for ocular migraine?

An ocular migraine is an episode of vision loss in one eye, usually lasting less than one hour and is associated with a headache. An ocular migraine can mimic other serious conditions, so it is very important to see an eye doctor as soon as possible if experiencing these symptoms.

What is an aneurysm in the eye?

An aneurysm is a swelling of a vessel, usually an artery, which carries the risk of bursting and bleeding either on the surface of the eye (rare) or on the retina (very uncommon).