Date:   11/24/2006 8:21:42 AM ( 18 y ago)
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What you experienced is referred to in the medical literature as a "scintillating scotoma." The scintillating part refers to the flashing, the scotoma part refers to a blob/dark area that obscures your vision.

This is a common "aura" that is experienced with migraine headaches. I get scintillating scotomas about twice per year, which are followed sometimes, but not always, by a mild headache. I find that resting and putting a cool cloth over my eyes is very effective.

One time I experienced this during my pregnancy, so naturally I was concerned. I went immediately to the emergency room and was given a CAT scan... negative for any problems. They said it was likely a migraine aura.
 

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