Help peripheral vision like a kaleidoscope !

[Autumn4]

I flew home from holiday yesterday & in the evening I felt as if I had been looking at a bright light as had bright spots in front of my eyes. It then became as if i was looking through a kaleidoscope for approx half an hour. Shimmering lights!! I started to panic as thought i was about to have a stroke or something. My husband just said relax its nothing. It did go away but I felt faint & v odd. This morning I'm just worrying about it. My eyes feel fine but anxiety high. Anyone had this ?

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Anyone ? :weep:

[NancyW]

Sounds like an ocular migraine. As far as I know, not harmful but scary as hell the first time it happens.

[Autumn4]

Thank you I'm so pleased someone responded. Still worrying !!

[melfish]

Migraine with aura. Can occur with or without a subsequent headache. I've had them since I was a kid.

[NancyW]

Thank you I'm so pleased someone responded. Still worrying !!

I'm sorry you're still worrying, would a visit to your GP help?

I did not have one until perimenopause, and now that I'm past that and my hormones settled down I haven't had one in a long time.

I do know it can be hormonal, my cousin has had them all her life around her period.

Scary as it is, it's actually an amazing event.

[kimwolf]

I've had this too,and was absolutely terrified. I've only had one,but have never had it until I had severe anxiety.