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Ocular Migraine Treatments
If a headache follows the episode, it is called a migraine headache with visual prodrome. Some people get migraine headaches without the visual symptoms. Some people get the visual symptoms without the headache. This is called Ocular Migraine. The cause is due to a temporary spasm in the blood vessels behind the eye or in the brain called "vasospasm" similar to a spasm or cramp that you may have once experienced in one of your leg muscles.
- A combination of ergotamine tartrate and caffeine is necessary to treat the occular migraine.
- Eliminate smoking- Smoking among other things produces cyanide, a retinal toxin.
- Sumatriptan is a very effective agent is given by autoinjection device.
- Medications include aspirin, propranolol for the occular migraine.
- Stress relief, control of blood pressure, or medication to maintain appropriate hormonal levels may be necessary.
- Occular migraine may treat by adjusting the diet and reducing stress.
- Vitamins, Supplements, Herbs & Other Nutritional Products are used to treat the occular migraine.
Photophobia Symptoms
and Signs
A common symptom, photophobia is an abnormal sensitivity to light. In many patients, photophobia simply indicates increased eye sensitivity without any underlying pathology. For example, it can stem from excessive wearing of contact lenses or use of poorly fitted lenses. However, in others, this symptom can result from a systemic disorder, an ocular disorder or trauma, or the use of certain drugs.
What Causes Photophobia?
Ocular migraines are usually treated by allowing the patient to rest in a quiet, darkened room until the pain passes. Patients who suffer from frequent ocular migraine headaches should consult with their physicians to see if, working together, they can identify and therefore eliminate the cause of the ocular migraine headache.Ocular migraines usually do not need treatment as they usually go away after a short while. However, ocular migraines can be frustrating to those who suffer from them. Thus, it is a good idea to learn how to cope with ocular migraines once they are happening.