Why does ocular migraines increase risk for stroke? im having them now 7 years into menopause and im terrified. ive been examined. my neurologist said dont worry. but i do worry because i dont understand?

You do need to have a detailed conference with an experienced neurologist. The increased stroke risk occurs in those females with classical migraine, who smoke, and take birth control pills; i.e., ALL together, in a younger age group. If your "ocular migraines" are frequent and troubling, why not take a preventative agent to break up the pattern. Do you need a second opinion?