Scintillating scotoma can it happen in 23 year olds? and is it dangerous? i see clear wavy lines and i get migraines with them

Scotomas: Scintillating scotoma usually begins as a spot of flickering light which gradually occupies central vision, zig zag lines. This occurs from abnormal functioning of part of the Visual Cortex and not in the eyes or retina. There is no headache following the visual symptoms. It is different from a Retinal Migraine which occurs in one eye only followed by headache. MSG in food could trigger it.

Prevention importan: Migraine is actually a common, harmless, peculiar disorder of the nervous system, which results from changes in the blood circulation in the brain. These changes in circulation produce all the symptoms. It usually runs in families, and seems to be more common in women. Medication is available to try to ease the headache episode which follow the scotoma Migraines can occur even younger than 23.