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Migraine or Acute Angle Closure?

Cristina Stan^1,2, Cristina Stan¹, Anca Maria Rednik²

¹"Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania.

Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology

|December 28, 2020

Summary

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Migraine with visual aura is often misdiagnosed as acute angle closure glaucoma. This paper clarifies diagnostic differences for ophthalmologists to distinguish between these conditions, improving patient care.

Keywords:

acute angle closure aura migraine

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Neurology

Background:

Migraine with visual aura can present with symptoms mimicking acute angle closure glaucoma.
Misdiagnosis can lead to inappropriate ophthalmic interventions.

Observation:

Patients with visual aura and migraine are sometimes referred to ophthalmology departments.
The presenting symptoms can overlap, causing diagnostic challenges.

Findings:

This paper outlines key differentiating features between migraine aura and acute angle closure glaucoma.
Ophthalmologists can utilize specific clinical signs and patient history to differentiate the two conditions.

Implications:

Accurate diagnosis prevents unnecessary ophthalmic treatments for migraine patients.
Improved diagnostic strategies enhance patient management for neurological and ophthalmic conditions.