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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes scintillating scotomas?

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Ocular Migraine: Scintillating schotomas are part of the ocular migraine symptoms- a typical ophthalmic (also called ocular) migraine. Patients can have spasm of the arteries at supply the eye and get these symptoms without headache. This is what is thought to cause the flashes. If it persists or interferes with her daily activities she should go to her primary care doctor for an exam and treatment.

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Answered 9/11/2015

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I was wondering what are some causes of central scotoma?

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Can scintillating scotoma a symptom of panic, anxiety or hyperventilation? I read panic causes flashing vision?

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Having episodes of scintillating scotoma when i panic. Doctor gave me Prozac (fluoxetine) and told me it will go away that anxiety is cause it. Is this correct?

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6 wks ago had first ocul. migraine with scintill. scotoma It lasted for 45 mins but after it went the corner of vision in left eye is reduced causes?

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