JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE July issue | Page 83

An ocular migraine, or migraine with aura, is a migraine that is accompanied by a visual disturbance. Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis causes granulomas, which are clumps of immune cells, to form in organs such as the eye. Symptoms of sarcoidosis in the eye include dry, itch eyes, discharge, burning sensation, and vision loss. Retinal vascular occlusion A retinal vascular occlusion is when a blockage or blood clot forms in the veins or arteries transporting blood to or from the retina. It can get in the way of the eye's ability to filter light properly, and can cause vision loss.