Ophthalmic Migraine

[SeeingThings]

I just had a brief period where a portion of my field of vision looked as if it were under shimmering water. I called my ophthalmologist, and they said it's probably an ophthalmic migraine, also known as an ocular migraine. They suggested I come in next week to check things out just to be sure, which I plan to do. This is the first time I've had something like this happen.

Is this going to cause a problem at my next medical? (I've got a 2nd class, but am currently operating under 3rd class privileges.) Should I have them do any particular tests at this point that the FAA is going to want? Is this even something that I'll be asked to report on the 8500-8?

 

[KennyFlys]

You would have to report it but document your other doctor visits very well. If it's non-threatening and/or short-lived, have him document it as such. That can be submitted with your new medical application and backed up by the AME.

Tis best to always be able to back up a "Yes" answer on a 8500 in one of at least two fashions. The first one is with either a "No change" when continuing from a prior report. Or, in the case of a new "Yes" answer, providing documentation from a supporting physician indicating the matter is not a factor in your ability to exercise your privileges.

 

[bbchien]

They will want to know, from your opthalmologist, that this does not impair your ability to SEE in the affected region. You'll be put on a year-to-year if this is so. If it DOES affect your ability to see in the affected region, you're in a world of avaition hurt....it's a matter of degree.

 

[murphey]

I just had a brief period where a portion of my field of vision looked as if it were under shimmering water. I called my ophthalmologist, and they said it's probably an ophthalmic migraine, also known as an ocular migraine. They suggested I come in next week to check things out just to be sure, which I plan to do. This is the first time I've had something like this happen.

Is this going to cause a problem at my next medical? (I've got a 2nd class, but am currently operating under 3rd class privileges.) Should I have them do any particular tests at this point that the FAA is going to want? Is this even something that I'll be asked to report on the 8500-8?

I've had an occular migraine in the past (long before I started flying, and haven't had one since I started flying). Mine (all 3 of them) were allergic reactions to food. Turns out I react to the process/chemicals/spices/whatever in Kroger house-brand deli meats. Think back to what you were eating shortly before the event. Mine occured within 30 min of eating. Needless to say, I haven't had Kroger deli meats in over 12 years. Don't want another possible event. Not good while flying. Not good while driving, either.

 

[copdoc]

I've had an occular migraine in the past (long before I started flying, and haven't had one since I started flying). Mine (all 3 of them) were allergic reactions to food. Turns out I react to the process/chemicals/spices/whatever in Kroger house-brand deli meats. Think back to what you were eating shortly before the event. Mine occured within 30 min of eating. Needless to say, I haven't had Kroger deli meats in over 12 years. Don't want another possible event. Not good while flying. Not good while driving, either.

check also that you are not a chronic user of ibuprofen, and, if so, stop its use and see (sic) what happens.

tony