Exploring the Links Between Retinal Disorders and Migraine

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This review examines associations between migraine and retinal disorders, focusing on retinal migraine, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and photophobia.
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Retinal migraine is rare and poorly characterized, with insufficient data to support mechanistic conclusions regarding its pathophysiology.
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Epidemiological studies suggest individuals with migraine may have a higher risk of developing neovascular AMD, indicating possible shared pathogenic pathways.
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Photophobia, retinal artery occlusion, and changes in retinal nerve fiber layer thickness are reported more frequently in migraine patients than in controls.
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Further studies are needed to clarify the significance of retinal alterations in migraine and whether they contribute to its pathophysiology.

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