I keep "seeing lights" and I can't focus. I don't have any pain or a headache of any kind, but I've been to the doctor before with symptoms like this (years ago) and they said it was just a migraine.
2007-06-14 07:43:42 · 11 answers · asked by Jax 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
yes you can. They are called optical migraines (I had them while I was pregnant). I didn't have trouble focusing though...I just saw lights. You may want to talk to a specialist to make sure that is what it is and not a detached retina or something.
2007-06-14 07:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get migraines without the headaches. I have been getting them for over 20 years and I have seen an eye doctor and a nuerologist. I can feel one coming on because I start seeing bright flashing lights that I describe as looking out on water on a bright sunny day. I also have parts of my vision blinded. In other words it is like looking at a puzzle with pieces missing. My husband used to get these a very long time ago and his one eye would just go blind. So, the answer is yes, however you should go to see an ophamologist to make sure that it is not something more serious which it could be. Also, my health is good, no high blood pressure or other problems.
2007-06-14 08:01:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 'lights' are normally a precursor to the migraine. It's not a true migraine without the pain though.
2007-06-14 07:51:02 · answer #3 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Seeing lights. .
Aura
Retinal injury
Retinal tear
Retinal artery occlusion
Blow to the eye
Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy
Multiple sclerosis
Detached retina
You may have other problems so go to a new doctor and get a correct diagnosis. a lazy doctor would blow it off as migraine
2007-06-14 07:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by nicolegillan2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as "just a migraine." You should be prescribed medication to prevent your migraines. It's been shown that migraines cause vascular damage in the brain.
2007-06-14 07:47:54 · answer #5 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I also experience them. It is usually a indication that in the next few hours or even the next day I will be getting the real thing. However, this can also be a sign of high blood pressure or a problem with your glucose. So you would need to discuss this with your doctor to determine which it is and treat it accordingly.
2007-06-14 07:50:50 · answer #6 · answered by emtd65 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. What you're seeing is auras and they sometimes precede getting other symptoms like actual headaches. Check this out: http://www.neurologychannel.com/migraine/
2007-06-14 07:59:29 · answer #7 · answered by MissWong 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeo you should try to drink some water but that is a migraine
2007-06-14 07:46:38 · answer #8 · answered by phong bk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High blood pressure? Sometimes that can cause it. Do you also get blurred vision?
2007-06-14 07:47:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
doubtful- often with migranes u also feel nauseated...
i would say u need to go see a doctor again to see what is causing the altered vision
2007-06-14 07:47:42 · answer #10 · answered by JenH-RN 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋