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Why when i have a panic attack my vision is disoriented and i get flashing zig zags in my vision?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hyperventilation: Can cause visual changes. Blurred vision & tunnel vision are not uncommon.

Answered 8/23/2013

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Ocular migraines!: Ocular migraines are a form of migraines that take place in the occipital cortex (part of the brain that interprets/controls vision). They lack the severe headache as common migraines. The symptoms are usually all or mostly visual and are typically described as flashing of light or ziz-zag lights in the vision. They usually last less than 30 minutes and affect the vision out of both eyes.

Answered 12/10/2013

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