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Yesterday I had a spell where the peripheral vision in my right eye was distorted, sort of fractured. Now I have had a small bleed on the white of my eyeball. Just wondered if anyone had experienced anything like this?
The visual phenomenon was most likely due to something called fortification spectrum, which is quite common in persons with migraine syndrome. If they appear in the absence of a subsequent headache pattern, then they are known as an ocular migraine. Stress is a common factor.
Many patients describe the visual aura as fractured glass, typically multi-colored and originally appearing as a small c-shaped pattern that grows in intensity and size over a period anywhere from a minute to about 20 minutes in some cases before finally moving beyond the outer visual field.
If the visual disturbance you experienced is different from what I am describing or you experience other symptoms with any recurrence, then it's always a good idea to speak with your primary care doctor.
The small hemhorrage in the sclera portion of your eye is simply due to a small blood vessel that has ruptured and is quite common. It can occur as a consequence of straining or lifting, sometimes even occurring as a result of a bout of extreme coughing.
Again, if other symptoms appear or you notice additional changes in vision then simply notify your doctor. Otherwise, it's likely a limited event and will self-resolve.
You'll be okay.
Best regards,
Rutheford Rane, MD (ret.)
Thanks RLR, that's very helpful. Your description of the vision problem seems to fit, although I've never suffered from migraines. It's a relief to hear the two things are unrelated. I'll wait and see if the vision thing happens again but I'm much reassured.
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