It hit me out of nowhere—a sudden dimming in one eye, like someone had pulled the blinds halfway down. No pain at first, just a weird, eerie blackout that lasted for about ten minutes. I was mid-sentence in a Zoom meeting, and everything else around me was fine, just that one eye decided to take…
For anyone who’s ever experienced an ocular migraine, you know just how disruptive and downright weird it can feel. You’re sitting there, minding your own business, and suddenly—bam!—your vision gets all shimmery and fragmented, like someone dropped glitter in your eyes. I still remember my first episode—I honestly thought I was going blind. No pain,…
If you’ve ever seen shimmering zigzags, flashing lights, or blind spots in your vision, and you weren’t looking into the sun or staring at a screen for hours — you’re not alone. I still remember the first time it happened to me. I thought I was having an eye problem. Turns out, it was a…
Ever tried to enjoy a sunny day and suddenly noticed strange squiggly shapes dancing across your vision? Those odd, wavy shadows that look like little zigzag lines can be surprisingly distracting—and more than a little concerning. I remember the first time it happened to me—I thought I was having a migraine or worse, some sort…