Migraine - an ophthalmologist’s view: An opinion
- Advances in Ophthalmology & Visual System
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Rudkovska Oksana
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Abstract
Migraine is considered a multifactorial disease, the trigger of which is unknown. Hypothesis
of the occurrence of migraine: in genetically predisposed individuals, long-term negative
factors (chronic stress) cause - through cortico-nuclear pathways - excessive constriction
of the pupils, which is manifested by significant activation of the parasympathetic nervous
system. Constricted pupils (reduction in light flux) through the optic-vegetative system
trigger pathological biochemical processes in the body, which leads to a deterioration in the
physical and psychological conditions of patients with migraine.
It is proposed to introduce medical pupil dilation into the treatment protocol for migraine
(and all somatic and mental illnesses) in order to eliminate the negative impact on the body
of an overly activated parasympathetic nervous system
Keywords
migraine, pupil, optic-vegetative system, parasympathetic nervous system, mydriatics


