A very readable article that focuses on the problem of misdiagnosis of optical migraine with 'silent' migraines. Getting a correct diagnosis is important to treatment.

A definition of acephalgic (silent) migraines, along with some information about their diagnosis and treatment. Brief, but a good starting point.

A few examples of the (confusing!) ways in which medical professionals can use different terms (ocular, optical, and ophthalmic migraine) to describe the same condition.

A question and answer with a physician regarding short optical migraines. Provides a good description of the auras that go along with migraines of this type.

An overview of optical migraines, geared primarily towards those who do suffer pain along with ocular symptoms. Presented in question-and-answer format.

A definition of acephalgic (silent) migraines, along with some information about diagnosis and treatment.

A specific section within a much more exhaustive article about migraines. The migraine auras section provides a thorough description of various auras.

Another specific section, this time within a professional journal article. The Discussion section (page 1-2) contains valuable information about aura symptoms.

A writer's personal account of an ocular migraine.

A brief introduction to ocular migraines--which can cause eye pain and vision disruption.