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Visual disturbances of migraine.
S L Hupp1, L B Kline, J J Corbett
1Department of Surgery, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile.
Survey of Ophthalmology
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Migraine causes visual disturbances. This review details migraine-related visual issues and differentiates them from other neurological problems, offering a diagnostic guide.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Migraine is a common neurological disorder characterized by recurrent headaches.
- Visual disturbances are a frequent manifestation of migraine syndromes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review visual alterations associated with specific migraine syndromes.
- To discuss current theories on migraine pathophysiology.
- To differentiate migraine from other neurological dysfunctions and provide a diagnostic algorithm.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of migraine syndromes and pathophysiology.
- Analysis of differentiating characteristics between migraine and other neurological conditions.
- Development of a diagnostic algorithm for visual disturbances.
Main Results:
- Acephalgic, ocular, and ophthalmoplegic migraine syndromes present with distinct visual disturbances.
- Current theories on migraine pathophysiology involve neurovascular and genetic factors.
- Migraine visual disturbances must be distinguished from those caused by ischemia, inflammation, seizure, and compression.
Conclusions:
- Ophthalmologists should be aware of the diverse visual symptoms associated with migraine.
- Accurate differentiation of migraine from other neurological conditions is crucial for appropriate management.
- A systematic diagnostic approach can aid in identifying the cause of visual disturbances.