Ocular migraines

Hi, leading up to my TIA diagnosis I had been having a few ocular migraines, does anyone know if there is a connection ?

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I cannot answer your question but I get ocular migraines occaisionally and docs tell me it doesnt mean anything. Ive not had a TIA so dont know about that. They have reassured me I dont need to worry about it.

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I have been having ocular migraines for a couple of months , in fact that's what's made me see the GP , I assumed that what they considered a TIA was just a confusional migraine, which is similar to an ocular migraine . Strange isn't it. Makes you think they are related.

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Good question with no really clear answer. Generally ocular migraines are seen as being totally benign and transient and nothing to worry about - easy to say if you’ve never experienced them. I found them quite disconcerting.

I used to get them pre triple CABG but have not had them in the 2 years since. Whether that is cause and effect or just coincidence is anyone’s guess. Have a look at WebMD.com. It’s an American website but one of the better ones. It might help give you reassurance (or not!)

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Thanks stevejb1810, I will have a look,

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

My late mother suffered badly from traditional migraines (painkillers and rest in a darkened room). Around 70 this morphed into painless ocular migraines which she described like looking at an out of tune fifties/sixties TV.

The one to worry about is a retinal migraine where vision may be lost in one eye for around 30 - 60 minutes. This could be linked to a TIA and should be discussed urgently with your GP/ophthalmologist. A friend has a small blind spot as the result of a TIA.

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Hi MichaelJH, I did mention it to my GP and the consultant, they didn't seem interested, they were only concerned about partial loss of vision and confusion for twenty minutes one particular night three weeks previously !

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Can you indulge me and explain why you have Hidden yourself? Thank you...