Let’s first discuss what they have in common before pointing out some key differences. There are two kinds of ocular migraine to consider which have similar symptoms but present different levels of danger: migraine with aura, and retinal migraine. The most common of all causes of kaleidoscope vision, this type of migraine is characterized by any number of other possible visual disruptions. So, what on earth can cause kaleidoscope vision? In addition to migraine, there are a few other conditions that could be to blame. These cause the arm and leg on one side of the body, and potentially the face, to feel weak. These cause difficulty with language or speech. These begin with a tingling sensation or numbness in one hand that moves up along the arm, perhaps reaching the face within 20 minutes. While less common, it may also be accompanied or followed by another type of aura, if your other senses feel like getting in on the fun. distorted distance of objects (they appear closer or further than actual)Ī visual aura may affect one or both eyes and may be accompanied or followed by a headache.distorted size of objects (they appear larger or smaller than actual).color distortion or lack of color vision.These distort the way you see objects without adding or removing anything from your vision. loss of peripheral vision (aka tunnel vision).

blind spots or partial loss of vision (aka scotoma).These are characterized by partial or total loss of vision. shimmering zigzag lines which may move or grow.seeing stars, dots, squiggly lines, or flashes resembling the afterimage of a flash of light.Types of visual auras and their symptoms include: There are three types of visual auras, and each can have different effects. Don’t get the wrong idea - having kaleidoscope vision doesn’t necessarily resemble looking through an actual kaleidoscope, nor is it the only type of visual distortion associated with a visual migraine aura.

One eye kaleidoscope vision