Ocular, Optical, and Ophthalmic Migraines

(Page 2)

Dianna was diagnosed with ophthalmic Migraines. Her first symptom was complete blindness in one eye (monocular). This was followed by phonophobia, nausea, and a mild headache. The blindness resolved by the time the headache was over. Her ICHD-II diagnosis? Retinal Migraine.

If you've been diagnosed with ocular, optical, or ophthalmic Migraines, you may encounter some confusion when talking with other Migraineurs or seeing doctors other than the doctor who diagnosed your Migraines. The examples above are not meant to be applied to anyone else, but to show how differently terms are used when they're not used with any established criteria. To better educate yourself about Migraine disease, particularly how it affects you, ask your doctor if he's familiar with the International Headache Society's International Classification of Headache Disorders. If he is, he should be able to give you an ICHD-II diagnosis. If not, you may want to seek a second opinion from a doctor who is familiar with the ICHD-II.

Related article: The Type of Migraine Does Matter.

For information on types of Migraines and headaches, please see:

Abdominal Migraine - The Basics

Acephalgic or Silent Migraine – The Basics

Alice In Wonderland Syndrome – The Basics

Basilar-Type Migraine - the Basics

Chronic Daily Headache - The Basics

Cluster Headaches - The Basics

Hemicrania Continua - The Basics

Hemiplegic Migraine - The Basics

Hypnic Headaches – The Basics

Ice Pick Headaches - The Basics

Migraine – What is It?

Migraine With Aura - the Basics

Migraine Without Aura - the Basics

New Daily Persistent Headache – The Basics

Paroxysmal Hemicrania – The Basics

Primary Exertional Headache - The Basics

Pseudotumor Cerebri (IIH) – The Basics

Retinal Migraine - The Basics

Status Migrainous - The Basics

Tension-Type Headaches - The Basics

Transformed Migraine - The Basics