Migraine with Aura
Overview
Approximately one-third of those with migraine experience aura, a sensory experience that occurs before or during an attack. Visual symptoms include light sensitivity, blurred vision, sparkles and flickering. It’s important to correctly identify aura because those who have migraine with aura can potentially turn chronic, have a higher risk of stroke, and should have a different treatment plan. Our experts share how to identify and manage aura.
Videos
Recent News & Research
Types of Aura
Breaking down the different types of aura your patient with migraine might experience
Migraine & Stroke Risk in Women
Hans-Christoph Diener, MD, PhD expands on stroke risks specific to women with migraine with aura.
Migraine with Aura, Contraceptives and Stroke Risk
From the Journal: Risk of stroke associated with use of estrogen containing contraceptives in women with migraine: A systematic review
Migraine with Aura Shown to be an Important Risk Factor for all Strokes in Women
A team of researchers working in France and the U.S. has demonstrated in a large prospective study that women who experience migraine with aura are at greater risk of all types of stroke including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke as well as all strokes.
Additional Resources
How to Identify Migraine with Aura
Is it Aura or Something Else?
Are Blurred Vision and Short-Duration Visual Phenomena Migraine Aura Symptoms?
Aura with Headache
Patient Resources
Understanding Migraine with Aura
Here's what you should know about migraine with aura, how it's treated and the different types people can experience during a migraine attack.
Migraine Without Aura
About 70-75% of patients with migraine do not experience aura. Learn more about the diagnosis, treatment and phases of migraine without aura.
Migraine with Brainstem Aura (Basilar Type Migraine)
Migraine with brainstem aura has distinct and debilitating effects. Learn about the causes, symptoms and how to manage and treat it.
Demystifying Migraine with Aura
Not everyone experiences aura with their migraine, but those who do see it as a warning sign of an imminent attack. Read to learn more.
