Migrane
Qualities of Migraine
- Can last from hours to days
- Often there will be triggers ranging from sensory experiences (light/sound) to certain foods
- Nausea/Vomiting is often associated
- Can be episodic (less than 15 headache days per month) or chronic (more than 15 headache days per month
Migraine Facts
- Affects over 37 million people in the US
- 3x more common in women
- 30% of women are affected in a lifetime
- Can run in families
- Up to 60% of migraine attacks are triggered by light
Visual Symptoms of Migraine
- About 25% of migraine sufferers experience a visual aura
- Visual auras can range from mild visual disturbances to complete loss of vision
- Migraine aura tends to come before the headache
- It is possible to experience migraine aura without headache (sometimes called an “ocular migraine”)
- About 80% of migraine sufferers report light sensitivity
How can an Optometrist help?
- It is very important to rule out other causes for visual disturbances especially if they are a new symptom in one or both eyes
- There are other serious neurological and ocular conditions that can cause headaches; an eye exam can help differentiate them from migraine
- Tinted lenses can be helpful in reducing migraine symptoms and preventing migraine attacks
- Avulux migraine lenses have a patented tint that blocks out wavelengths of light that can trigger migraine and worsen symptoms while letting through soothing green light
- Our office now offers Avulux lenses in any of our glasses frames! Stop in to see us for more information or to try the demo lenses.
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