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In the modern fast-paced life and increasing use of digital screens, many strange health- problems have started emerging about which common people do not know much. One such unique and shocking medical condition is ‘Kaleidoscope Vision’, in which a person suddenly starts seeing colorful, bright and rainbow-like zigzag patterns or shapes floating in front of his eyes. When a healthy person suddenly starts feeling images like pieces of glass or floating colors floating in front of his vision without any warning, it can be a sign of some internal neurological or eye problem. In the language of medical science, this condition cannot be taken lightly, because it points towards some major change or medical condition in the body.

What is Kaleidoscope Vision and its main causes?

Kaleoscope vision is mainly a type of visual disturbance, which affects a person’s ability to see for a few moments. In this, bright lines, dark spots or beautiful iridescent circles suddenly appear in front of the victim’s eyes, which gradually grow larger and disappear on their own after a few minutes. The biggest and main reason behind this problem is considered to be ‘Ocular Migraine’ or visual migraine, in which the nerves of the eyes and the visual cortex of the brain get affected even before the headache starts or even without headache. Apart from this, excessive mental stress, continuous work on computer or mobile screen for a long time, lack of sleep, dehydration in the body or sudden fluctuations in blood pressure can also trigger such visual patterns.

Retina problems and other medical risks

In many cases, kaleidoscope vision is not limited to migraine only, but it can also be an early symptom of serious problems to the retina. If a person starts seeing this sight frequently, it could also be the result of posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) or disturbance of blood circulation in the veins of the eye. With increasing age, such shining patterns can also be seen due to changes in the watery substance present inside the eyes. Although in most cases this resolves within a few minutes and does not lead to permanent blindness, it can be costly to ignore as it may be a sign of a major stroke or serious eye disease in the future.

When should one go to the doctor and what are the preventive measures?

If you or someone you know experiences this type of iridescent or zigzag vision several times a month, you should immediately contact a qualified ophthalmologist or neurologist. During this time, the doctor ensures through a comprehensive eye exam and MRI scan that what is the root cause of the problem. To avoid this type of problem, it is very important to make changes in your lifestyle, such as limiting screen time, getting enough sleep, drinking adequate amount of water and staying stress-free. The frequency of such visual episodes can be reduced to a great extent by doing yoga, pranayam and giving periodic rest to the eyes.