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A 27-year-old female asked:
How can i differentiate amaurosis fugax and oscular migraine?
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Dr. William Goldsteinanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
One eye: Amaurosis fugax is by definition sudden loss of vision in one eye, that reverses itself. Ocular migraines are always in both eyes, and are characterized by zig zags or sparkles that spread out gradually and go away gradually. Amaurosis lasts a few minutes...Ocular migraines can last up to 45 minutes. Go see an eye doctor, and if it is only one eye, go see your regular medical doctor asap.
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Last updated Jan 30, 2014
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