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When You See Prisms?
When You See Prisms?
Elena Rostova••7 min read
Kaleidoscopic vision is most often caused by a type of migraine headache known as a visual or ocular migraine
ocular migraine
Ocular migraines can develop with or without the accompanying pain of a classic migraine. During an ocular migraine, or migraine with aura, you may see flashing or shimmering lights, zigzagging lines, or stars. Some people describe psychedelic images. It may also cause blind spots in your field of vision.
What Is a Scintillating Scotoma? A scotoma is an aura or blind spot that obstructs part of your vision. Scintillating scotomas are blind spots that flicker and waver between light and dark. Scintillating scotomas are typically not permanent.
occurs when nerve cells in the part of your brain responsible for vision begin firing erratically. It generally passes in 10 to 30 minutes.
Is kaleidoscope vision bad?
Despite its name, kaleidoscope vision is not an eye problem at all, nor is it usually the sign of something life-threatening. The bad news? Kaleidoscope vision is often part of a visual aura that signals a painful migraine is about to start.
Should I see a doctor for kaleidoscope vision?
Kaleidoscopic vision and other aura effects can be a symptom of common issues or potentially more serious conditions, therefore it's important to see an eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam if you experience kaleidoscopic vision, or any other aura effect, especially for the first time.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
