I have migraine once or twice a year, and the most recent attack indeed interrupted my reading, quite simply did not see the letters through the zigzag. As it gradually covered the focal point of my vision I was trying to "squint" mentally but eventually gave up. There was no followup headache, just a slight vertigo.
Re:Ask HN: Teach me something new
by mikelevins on Saturday April 30, 2022 @08:12AM
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Interesting data point. I just have the one experience to report, so far, but I fully intend to test it out again the next time I have an episode.
Not the GP, but I've tried to read through mine before but I've also focused my vision on the edges where the scotoma hasn't reached. I'll try to go "through" it next time...
If you remember to try it, the results will be interesting no matter which way they turn out.