Scintillating scotoma is the most common visual aura preceding migraine and was first described by 19th century physician Hubert Airy (1838–1903). It is often confused with ocular migraine which originates in the eyeball or socket. ==Presentation== Although many variations occur, scintillating scotoma usually begins as a spot of flickering light...
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A localised area of blindness edged by brilliantly coloured shimmering lights (teichopsia); usually a prodromal symptom of migraine. ... See: fortification spectrum. ... Synonym: flittering scotoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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blurring of vision with the sensation of a luminous appearance before the eyes, with a zigzag, wall-like outline; called also teichopsia.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a localized area of blindness edged by brilliantly colored shimmering lights (teichopsia); usually a prodromal symptom of migraine. Synonyms: flittering scotoma
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flittering scotoma noun a localized area of diminished vision edged by shimmering colored lights; in many people it indicates the onset of migraine
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