How long does an ocular migraine last?
Sometimes I get these strange visual disturbances, like shimmering lights, and then a headache follows. Someone told me it could be an ocular migraine. How long do these visual things usually last?
Sometimes I get these strange visual disturbances, like shimmering lights, and then a headache follows. Someone told me it could be an ocular migraine. How long do these visual things usually last?
Hey, generally ocular migraines are pretty short-lived, thankfully. Mostly they clear up within 5-30 minutes, maximum an hour. If it's lasting longer or happening too often, maybe check with an ophthalmologist or even a neurologist. Keep track of what triggers them, it helps!
Honestly, they usually don't last very long, maybe 10-30 minutes for most people. I used to get them sometimes, and tried everything. For me, resting in a dark room with a cold compress on my head helped a lot. Also, make sure you're hydrated. Hope you feel better soon!
Arey baba, another new type of migraine? My head itself is a headache these days! Ocular migraine, haan? Well, my cousin gets them, she says it's like 20-30 mins of disco lights in her eyes, then poof, gone. But she said if it's more than an hour, then definitely doctor. Who has time for these things!
Namaste. For me, when I've had something similar, it was usually for a short time, maybe 15-20 minutes. I find gentle pranayama and just closing my eyes in a quiet, dark room helps immensely. Stress can be a big trigger, so try to relax your mind.
Please, if you are having this often, go see a doctor. My friend ignored her migraines, thinking it's normal, but later found out she had some other issues. Usually they are short, but best to be safe and get it checked properly. Don't take chances with your eyes.
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Oh man, those visual disturbances can be so scary, right? I totally get that anxiety. Mine usually lasted around half an hour, but that half an hour felt like forever. It's unsettling when your vision goes wonky like that.
Yo, I had one of these during exam season once! Legit thought I was going blind lol. It was like 15-20 minutes of weird zig-zags in my vision then everything went back to normal. Super freaky though. Max an hour I think is normal.
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