From “Transient Hemiopsia” to Migraine Aura
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
This is a brief and interesting paper that has presented and discussed how Airy’s hemiopsia had became an archetype for migraine aura. In addition, historical journey of the development of theories of aura from the time of Airy’s publication to the first demonstration of spreading oligaemia has also been covered. As the author has also highlighted there are still several domains open for further investigation in aura. An open question is still around the migraine with aura, but without headache and that how the entity of aura can be described in relation to headache or independent of that.
Author Response
I am grateful to the reviewer for their thoughtful comments.
Reviewer 2 Report
The article presents a critical evaluation of Airy's work after 150 years have passed, one finds much that remains contemporary and relevant. Moreover, Airy’s second neologism for the phenomenon – ‘teichopsia’ – proved more pervasive.The historical discussion of the use of the term and above all of Airy's images is complete and well conducted Finally, the connection with the modern theories on the pathogenesis of the migraine aura developed by Lauritzen and Olesen is convincing. The closure with the quote from Oliver Sacks is very elegant.
Author Response
I am very grateful to the reviewer for their kind comments
