Demon Ocular M Scintillation

Come dance with me in the dark it whispers as I close my eyes; to scintillating lights and silence as the demon M orchestrates.... more

by Linda Whiteside

Original - Not For Sale

Price

Not Specified

Dimensions

28.000 x 21.000 inches

Title

Demon Ocular M Scintillation

Artist

Linda Whiteside

Medium

Digital Art - Acrylics

Description

Come dance with me in the dark it whispers as I close my eyes; to scintillating lights and silence as the demon "M" orchestrates.

The "demon" Ocular Migraine, visits far too often. Ocular migraines are also called "painless migraines" (though they are not always painless). They are a temporary visual disturbance migraine that can affect one or both eyes and generally last 20 to 30 minutes. For me they start out as a blind spot that enlarges and develops scintillating flashing or wavy spectrum lights surrounding the spot. Often those who suffer from this disorder have a family history of migraine headaches. My sister Naomi and I not only share in artistic ability but also ocular migraines.

Triggers can be bright or flashing, flickering lights, perfumes and strong odors. Foods such as chocolate, red wine, aged cheeses, caffeinated drinks and smoked meats. All good things, so none I've given up entirely! Lack of sleep and stress can also be major players.

Anyone who experiences unusual vision symptoms should visit an ophthalmologist or optometrist to rule out sight-threatening conditions!

Uploaded

February 1st, 2013