In a recent review published in Brain Sciences, researchers reviewed existing data on visual impairments among Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. Parkinson's disease (PD), a widely prevalent ...

An ocular migraine encompasses both retinal migraine, affecting one eye with temporary vision loss, and migraine with aura, which impacts both eyes and involves visual disturbances. A retinal migraine ...

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If you’ve ever seen shimmery spots or flashing lights, or worse, experienced blind spots, you know that random visual disturbances can be mega creepy as far as health symptoms go. When spotty vision ...

Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD) is a rare medical condition that can cause visual disturbances (sometimes called flashbacks) if you’ve taken hallucinogenic drugs in the past. With ...

Migraine auras manifest differently, with visual disturbances being the most common, followed by sensory experiences; language difficulties and motor, retinal, or brainstem auras are less frequent.

Imagine experiencing vision changes, dizziness, numbness, or even difficulty speaking but no actual pain. That’s the confusing and often overlooked reality of a silent migraine without headache. Also ...

A panelist discusses how polycythemia vera (PV) symptoms can vary significantly among patients, but commonly include headaches, dizziness, itching (especially after warm baths), fatigue and visual ...

Psychotic disorders affect millions worldwide, and hallucinations are just one symptom that can severely impact daily life, leading to isolation, distress, and reduced quality of life. A significant ...