Other forms of altered aura include misperceiving the size of an object (seeing it as larger or smaller than it really is), distorted distance perception, and distorted or absence of color. Kaleidoscope vision is considered an altered aura. For example, one may perceive a straight line as wavy or blurred. This type of aura distorts what you see without adding or subtracting anything. With negative auras, one may experience blind spots, loss of peripheral vision, or a brief period of total vision loss. This is characterized by any loss of vision during a migraine, whether partial or total. A visual hallucination is also considered a positive aura. These perceived shapes may be colorful and move around the visual field or grow larger. For example, a person experiencing a positive aura may see zig-zag or squiggly lines, flashes, stars, or dots. This is when a person sees something that isn’t actually there. Understanding the other types of visual disturbances that may accompany a migraine can provide more clarity. Kaleidoscope vision is a component of only one type of visual aura. Other forms of auras include tingling in the hands or face, muscle weakness, and difficulty speaking. About 20% of people who suffer from migraines experience some type of aura, also known as a sensory disturbance. The most common cause of kaleidoscope vision is an ocular migraine, which is a migraine accompanied by visual symptoms.
In many cases, visual auras precede headaches and migraines.Įpisodes of kaleidoscope vision usually last between 10-30 minutes, but can persist up to an hour. Visual symptoms like kaleidoscope vision can affect one or both eyes and can occur with or without a headache. A person experiencing kaleidoscope vision may perceive their visual field to be fractured, vividly colored, or scrambled - similar to looking through a kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope vision is not a stand-alone condition, but rather a visual symptom of migraines or conditions like a stroke or brain injury. Home » Eye Care Services » Private: Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation » Kaleidoscope Vision What Is Kaleidoscope Vision? Scleral Lenses for Ocular Surface Disease.Meibography – Diagnosing Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.Measuring Axial Length for Myopia Management.How Is Myopia Dangerous? Isn’t It Just Inconvenient?.If you have suggestions on how I can better ensure I am achieving this goal, send me an email at kaleidoscopemoog at gmail dot com. Please know I am always learning and growing. This space is intended to be safe and inclusive. As I traverse through life, I compare my path to a kaleidoscope. You may come across a particularly beautiful view, turn the kaleidoscope, and suddenly it’s gone, leaving you with a sense of longing to recapture the moment. The tricky thing with kaleidoscopes, however, is that they seem to sparkle most in optimal lighting. Each person who looks into that kaleidoscope will spot something unique that stands out to them and captures their imagination. Turn it a bit to the right or left and you are presented with an updated vantage point. Every time you look, you discover something new.
So, why kaleidoscopes? Next time you have a chance to look through one, I encourage you to stop, pause, and peer. I’ll write, others can read (or not), and we’ll call that a success. At the same time I had also convinced myself that if I was to share my writing, I needed some sort of massive audience to appear from thin air to receive my stories otherwise, what was the point? This space is my commitment to follow my joy. Over the years I’ve resolved to start (and failed to deliver) writing dedicated to plant-based food, raising children, crystals, snails, mushrooms, yoga, swim lessons, meditation, reading groups…and on, and on, and on. The problem was my passions shifted frequently I rarely landed on one interest long enough to get started on anything substantial to share. Writing, which I define as connecting with a community through stories, is something that has always interested me yet I developed a deeply rooted belief that if I was to write, it must be about one topic in particular. This space is a creative outlet for me to share stories of my ever-changing interests in a way that will make you smile, laugh, and learn. Hi, I’m Moog and welcome to my Kaleidoscope! I’m a writer in the Pacific Northwest who loves both surface level and deep exploration of a wide variety of interests, finding the humor and weirdness in life, and the magic of nature with a little dash of anxiety woven in to make things interesting.
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