What Causes Wavy And Zin Zag Flashes On Eye Sight Followed By Headache?

Posted on Sun, 24 Jan 2016

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Question : My 16 yo got out of the car and stood and said that out of her right eye...in periphery things looked wavy...it lasted about 5 to 10 mins...then after she said she had a headache

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Migraine with aura likely cause

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Wavy and zin zag flashes on eye sight followed by headache is a typical presentation of migraine with aura. She needs evaluation for migraine and then managed accordingly. Meanwhile take some tylenol and prochlorperazine for the relief. They will also sort out other differentials for the cause.

I hope it helps. Take good care of your daughter's and yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar