Eye Problems from Pain Free Migraines - Solutions Magazine, Winter 2008 - Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

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	Eye Problems from Pain Free Migraines Ever heard of a migraine that doesn't produce a headache? An estimated 20 percent of migraine sufferers have. Instead of headache, they have visual disturbances that drive them to seek the help of an ophthalmologist. "People are usually surprised they can be diagnosed with migraines without ever having a headache," said Rod Foroozan, M.D., Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at BCM. Some common symptoms of migraine that affect sight are transient loss of vision blind spots flashing lights shadowy spots double vision Migraines without headaches are not directly related to the eyes. Instead, the migraine activity occurs in the visual cortex of the brain located in the back of the skull. It's important to get an accurate diagnosis, because, in rare cases, a prolonged migraine—with or without headache—can cause stroke. Doctors can rule out sight problems by giving a computer-based visual field test. "If it's strictly a migraine issue rather than an eye problem, we'll refer them to a neurologist," said Foroozan. "Once the correct diagnosis is given, the proper treatment can be determined to help prevent or minimize migraine side effects."		Search all issues: Features Baylor College of Medicine in Houston: 65 years of Excellence BCM Looks to the Future on the McNair Campus Legacy of Leadership: BCM Icons Set Foundation for the Future 1,000 Genomes Project: Looking for the Differences News O'Malley Receives National Medal of Science Robert Todd Named to Lead BCM's Department of Medicine Roy Huffington Remembered as Bold and Generous Spotlight Following his Passion—One Physician's Journey The Search for Answers When Two Degrees are Better Than One: M.D. - M.P.H. Thomas Street—The Road to Health Perceiving—A new Look at Brain and Behavior Briefs Mind Games Wang Wins NIH Award Genetics Used to Personalize Heart Disease Treatment First Drug for Huntington's Disease Eye Problems from Pain Free Migraines Obesity also Causes Cirrhosis Genetic Insights into Deadly Brain Tumor Made-to-Order Weapon in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer BCM Joins Largest Children's Study Development/Alumni Minds & Medicine Campaign Update: McNair Campus gets First Tenants -- Ophthalmology Philanthropy Provided Key Assistance Gifts Help Restore Sight to Patients with Corneal Damage Alums Start Careers, Life Together at BCM Development Briefs Campaign Reaches Milestone Charitable Gifts Lead to National Recognition Trustee Chuck Watson Makes Unique Gift The Legacy and the Future

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