Seeing flashing lights, zigzags, blind spots, or visual disturbances before a migraine?

In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves is joined by Novera headache specialist Dr. Kristen Bellasaro to break down ocular migraines, retinal migraines, and migraine with aura.

They explain the differences between these diagnoses, why visual symptoms can be so alarming, and how the traditional medical model often focuses on symptom management rather than identifying the root cause.

You’ll learn:

• What an ocular migraine actually is
• The difference between retinal migraine and migraine with aura
• Why some migraines cause visual disturbances without head pain
• What cortical spreading depression means—and why it may not explain the root cause
• How neck dysfunction can contribute to visual symptoms and migraine presentations
• Why these symptoms are often treatable, even when imaging is normal

If visual symptoms, flashing lights, blind spots, or aura have left you feeling confused or worried, this episode will help you better understand what may actually be happening.

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