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"What causes blurred vision during migraine attacks?"

Blurred vision is a common symptom during migraine attacks, affecting more than 25% of people with migraines. It can feel like you're looking through water or heat waves. This visual disturbance is part of the migraine experience and can occur before, during, or after Show Full Answer

"What causes blurred vision during migraine attacks?"

Blurred vision is a common symptom during migraine attacks, affecting more than 25% of people with migraines. It can feel like you're looking through water or heat waves. This visual disturbance is part of the migraine experience and can occur before, during, or after the headache phase.

Common visual symptoms during migraines include:
• Blind spots or tunnel vision
• Distorted distance perception
• Fractured or sparkly vision (like looking through broken glass)
• Muted or gray-toned vision
• Sparkles, dots, stars, or flashing lights
• Temporary blindness on one side
• Shimmering zigzag lines across vision A MyMigraineTeam member shared their experience: "I have intense pain in my eye and temple. My vision is so blurry, and vertigo is kicking my butt."

It's important to note that vision problems can persist even when headaches are no longer present, and by age 50, some people may experience visual changes during attacks without the accompanying headache.

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