Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Ever experienced migraines accompanied by flashing lights or zigzag patterns in your vision? These could be signs of a migraine aura. But what causes them, what triggers make them worse, and when should you be worried?

👀 Dr. Allen, an optometrist who also experiences migraine auras, shares what it's like to live with them and how he manages his symptoms.

🧠 In this video, you'll learn:
✅ What migraines and migraine auras are
✅ Common triggers like stress, diet, hormones, and sleep
✅ How visual disturbances (like flashing lights) can signal an oncoming migraine
✅ When to see a doctor about your migraines

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Light Sensitive? Learn what causes it and how to fix it
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Info on Visual Snow Syndrome
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Migraine Triggers:
migrainedisorders.org/migraine-disorders/migraine-triggers
nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/understanding-migraine/factsheets-and-resources/migraine-triggers

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Chapters
0:00 Are Your Migraines a Warning Sign?
0:47 What is a migraine aura
1:35 Migraine aura in vision
2:24 Retinal Migraine
2:37 Sensory abnormalities during migraine
4:12 Migraine Triggers
6:13 Migraine Treatment
7:29 Migraine diagnosis
7:51 Migraine aura vs stroke
8:53 Final Tips