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Visual field loss in migraine.

R A Lewis1, N Vijayan, C Watson

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento.

Ophthalmology
|March 1, 1989
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Migraine patients frequently experience visual field abnormalities. This study found 35% of migraineurs had visual field loss, suggesting it

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology
  • Medical Research

Background:

  • Migraine is often accompanied by transient ocular symptoms.
  • Permanent visual loss in migraine is rare, but detailed visual field assessments are lacking.
  • Understanding visual field changes in migraine is crucial for patient care and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of visual field loss in individuals with a history of migraine.
  • To utilize automated static perimetry for detailed visual field evaluation.
  • To explore correlations between visual field abnormalities and patient demographics/migraine characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty patients with a neurologist-diagnosed migraine history of at least two years were recruited.
  • Participants underwent visual screening, including acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), and optic disc evaluation.

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  • Automated static perimetry was employed to assess visual field status.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant proportion (35%, P < 0.05) of migraine patients exhibited visual field abnormalities.
    • The incidence of visual field loss increased with patient age.
    • Longer duration of migraine disease correlated with a higher prevalence of visual field deficits.

    Conclusions:

    • Visual field loss may be a more common complication of migraine than previously recognized.
    • These findings highlight the importance of comprehensive visual field testing in migraine management.
    • The results may contribute to understanding the link between migraine and ocular vascular conditions.