Amaurosis Fugax Definition, Causes & More
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4. Migraines
Migraines can cause a number of visual disturbances, including so-called negative and positive symptoms. They usually only last for up to 30 minutes, and sometimes only occur for a few seconds at a time. Partial or total vision loss can occur in one or both eyes, but most visual issues caused by migraines occur in both.
While migraines typically get better or vanish completely as an individual ages, vision problems can persist for decades after migraines cease. This usually begins at age 50.6‘Visual Disturbances Related to Migraine and Headache.’ American Migraine Foundation, 10 July 2020, americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/visual-disturbances-migraine/.
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