Why does a migraine result in my eyes hurting?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migraine

“The underlying mechanisms of migraines are unknown. The most supported theory is that migraine is related to hyperexcitability of the cerebral cortex and/or abnormal control of pain neurons in the trigeminal nucleus of the brainstem.”

If I new the answer to that, we may have some answers about migraines in general. I feel for you, as I suffer from them as well.

There is definitely a physiological link between eyes and migraines. I get shimmery diamond shapes of silver, which block out parts of my vision. It’s there even when I shut my eyes. No pain involved. To my surprise, this was diagnosed as a migraine. My condition is mainly a nuisance, since it doesn’t hurt. I may have to pull over until it goes away if I’m driving or stop reading. But there’s obviously a connection.

@Sunny2 I get that experience, too. My doctor called it an ocular migraine. I’m glad it isn’t a precursor to a headache like it is with so many people.

I’m not trying to be smart here, but I’m a chronic headache sufferer myself and yet my headaches, which I’ve suffered from my entire life, are not the result of migraines. My eyes get sensitive too when I get mine.

Are you sure you suffer from migraines? This website makes my head hurt just by reading it. Remember, migraines are not the headaches themselves, but headaches can be a symptom of them.