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What is the difference between retinal migraine & ocular migraine? i got them yes ago & been checked by eye doc and neuro. havent had one in long time & got one recently in one eye last 15 min. cld it be a tia and how would i know the difference?

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Migraine affects vision due to dysfunction involving occipital lobe neuronal depression and there is NO retinal direct involvement. At older age always a concern of TIA so contact your doctor

Answered 11/17/2021

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Ocular migraine can cause flashing lights and zigzags. Usually there is no accompanying headache.

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