What is Eye Migraine?
Eye migraine is an eye disease characterized by severe eye pain caused by nerves in the brain sending wrong signals to the surface of the eye. Eye migraine, unlike common migraine headaches, is often felt only in one eye and is usually not accompanied by a headache.
What are the Causes of Eye Migraine?
Although there is no definitive evidence regarding the causes of eye migraine, there are some risk factors that are commonly associated with it:
Stress and Anxiety: Intense levels of stress and anxiety can increase the risk of eye migraine.
Hormonal Changes: Hormonal changes such as menstruation and menopause can trigger eye migraine, especially in women.
Sleep Irregularities: Insufficient sleep or irregular sleep habits can lead to eye migraine.
Environmental Factors: Environmental factors such as bright lights and screen use can trigger eye migraines.
What are the Symptoms of Eye Migraine?
Common symptoms of eye migraine include severe pain behind and/or around the eye, blurred vision and flashes of light, point or regional temporary narrowing of the field of vision, watering and redness in the eye.
How is Eye Migraine Diagnosed?
Even if not all of the symptoms of eye migraine are present, severe, recurrent and prolonged eye pain is enough to consult a doctor. An expert ophthalmologist can diagnose eye migraine after assessing your symptoms and performing a thorough eye examination to rule out other eye diseases. In some cases, your doctor may also request neurological examinations.
How is eye migraine treated?
Eye migraine treatment is generally similar to migraine treatment. Medication is prescribed to relieve symptoms and prevent attacks. However, your ophthalmologist may also make some recommendations to reduce triggers and avoid stress.
