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How long do visual seizures usually last? can they last just for a split second, or are they usually longer?
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Visual migraine: You are probably talking about visual migraine, a condition of the circulation in the occipital lobes. These usually last from 5 minutes to at most 2 hours. If you have photic flashes lasting a second or two, it is probably a retinal/vitreous interaction problem and not seizures.
Answered 1/8/2014
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