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What Causes Disturbances In One's Peripheral Vision While Taking Advil For A Headache?
Question: Earlier this evening, I was in a department store (which had lots of bright lights) when all of a sudden, wavy lights came into the far far right of my right eyes peripheral vision. I would compare the pattern to sun glimmering off of a wavy lake. It lasted about 2 minutes and then went away. Earlier today I had a headache, which I had taken an Advil for and it went away. I wanted to know what caused the vision disturbance?
Brief Answer:
Possible visual aura of migraine
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am
I can certainly understand your concer
I have worked through your attached query in detail
As per your symptoms, the possibility of fortification spectra is very high.
This is an important feature of Visual Migraine.
It's important to rule out any eye pathology through fundus eye examination.
After discussing with your Neurologist it's advisable to initiate antimigraine therapy at the earliest.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Possible visual aura of migraine
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am
I can certainly understand your concer
I have worked through your attached query in detail
As per your symptoms, the possibility of fortification spectra is very high.
This is an important feature of Visual Migraine.
It's important to rule out any eye pathology through fundus eye examination.
After discussing with your Neurologist it's advisable to initiate antimigraine therapy at the earliest.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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