It sounds like you have been experiencing focal aware seizures, also known as auras. The yellow half moons or orbs in your right eye are likely visual disturbances that can occur with seizures. The periods where you black out and lose time while on your phone indicate impaired awareness, which means the focal aware seizures Show Full Answer

It sounds like you have been experiencing focal aware seizures, also known as auras. The yellow half moons or orbs in your right eye are likely visual disturbances that can occur with seizures. The periods where you black out and lose time while on your phone indicate impaired awareness, which means the focal aware seizures may be progressing to focal impaired awareness seizures. This change in your symptoms, along with the increase in frequency, points to a need to speak with your neurologist about adjusting your medications or exploring other treatment options. Since you have a VNS implant, be sure to use the magnet swipe if you feel a seizure coming on. You should also follow your doctor's recommendations for what to do when you have an aura - whether that's lying down, getting to a safe place, or alerting someone. Having someone with you when the auras and blackouts occur can also help you understand what is happening.

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