Question 1

19yrs old. keep seeing round light flashes several times/day. last ~1sec.first were blue&white, &now orange. negative dilated eye exam in jan. causes?

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See ophthalmologist: Can't tell for sure the cause of the flashes, may due to something in the back of your eyes, may be your eye pressure, or other reasons, A negative eye exam in January, 6 months ago is different, now you need a new evaluation, goodluck

Question 2

i have sudden flashes of light in my eyes sometimes?

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Common, but check: Flashes of light are a common symptom in an ophthlmology office. Most often, it is not a sign of a serious problem. Rarely, especially if the flashes are new and accompanied by a sudden onset of dark spots called "floaters" in your vision, it can be a sign of a tear in the retina, a possible first stage of a retinal detachment, which is treatable but can lead to loss of vision.  Have it checked.

Question 3

why do i see recurring flashes of light in front of my eyes?

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Your symptoms can be: one or two separate issues. Flashes of light seen in a dark room may be due to vitreous pulling the retina causing retinal traction, tears, breaks or even detachments and should be evaluated. Lights seen in a zig-zag fashion may be from visual aura known as a 'scintillating scotoma" and is associated with a variation of migraine headaches. This as well can be evaluated by your Ophthalmologist.

Question 4

what are the flashes of light in my eyes that i see in dark room?

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Flashing lights: Flashing lights in the eyes with the lights out cound be a sign of retinal issues (tears, breaks, or detachment), migraine headache related, or other issues.  You need to see an eye doctor as soon as possible for an evaluation.

Question 5

what can be done  about having flashes of light in one of my eyes for few years?

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P;robably nothing: Flashes mostly occur from instability at the interface between the retina and the vitreous overlying it.  While they can be an early warning of the risk of retinal detachment, most are benign - especially if the same pattern has persisted for many years.  A look by a retinal specialist ophthalmologist would be reasonable to make sure there are no problems.

Question 6

what besides a retinal tear would cause bright flashes of light in the corners of the  eyes?

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Photopsias: These are termed photopsias.  They are due to jiggling of the retina by the internal components of the back of the eye.  Most common is due to changes in the vitreous fluids which stimulate the retina without knocking it loose.  Since retinal detachment is always a possiblity with this symptom, check with your ophthalmologist to rule out this diagnosis.

Question 7

what causes flashes of light in your eyes and once in a while dizziness. this has been occurring to my husband for a week or more, should he be concerned (he is working out of town)

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Flashes : Flashes of light can indicate a serious problem.  If associated with floaters, flahes could indicate a retinal tear.  Your husband should have an eye examination.  The link below will 
explain this further.

Question 8

saw opthalmologist last week.  forgot to say that i have occasional flashes of light in periphery of eyes.  would he have seen retinal issues?

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Depends : If you just saw him for a glaucoma checkup, then he probably would not have seen any peripheral retinal issues. So call him &amp; indicate your symptoms to him. If he did not perform a dilated eye exam at your last visit, then you will need one now to rule out any retinal tears.

Question 9

when my eyes are closed i see black shadows moving together and then apart from each other with intermittent flashes of light in-between. serious?

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Normal: The eye and brain do not like to have a pattern of incoming information interrupted.  When you close your eyes, the signal diminishes substantially and your normally active eye and brain send internal patterns and signals to compensate.  Don't worry about this and enjoy the show.

Question 10

i have been having random flashes of light in my eyes for almost 3 months now. i've had three retinal exams & an mri which were all normal. help?

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Any other symptoms?: 3 eyes exams and a head MRI all normal?  Consider some counseling to see if you feel better

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19yrs old. keep seeing round light flashes several times/day. last ~1sec.first were blue&white, &now orange. negative dilated eye exam in jan. causes?

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I have sudden flashes of light in my eyes sometimes?

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Why do i see recurring flashes of light in front of my eyes?

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What are the flashes of light in my eyes that i see in dark room?

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What can be done about having flashes of light in one of my eyes for few years?

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What besides a retinal tear would cause bright flashes of light in the corners of the eyes?

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What causes flashes of light in your eyes and once in a while dizziness. this has been occurring to my husband for a week or more, should he be concerned (he is working out of town)

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Saw opthalmologist last week. forgot to say that i have occasional flashes of light in periphery of eyes. would he have seen retinal issues?

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When my eyes are closed i see black shadows moving together and then apart from each other with intermittent flashes of light in-between. serious?

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I have been having random flashes of light in my eyes for almost 3 months now. i've had three retinal exams & an mri which were all normal. help?

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