Closed eyes and bright flash of light spasm

Question 1

My right eye keeps spasming on the bottom lid. it has been happening for the past 2 weeks every day. what could it be as it's very irritating?

Answer

Internal inflammatio: Individuals with Crohn's disease have auto-immune syndrome, which makes them prone to inflammation inside the ocular tissues. While taking oral predni... Read More

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Question 2

I can't walk. my symptoms started a few months ago with involuntary eye movement and tremors/spasticity and now when i try to walk it feels like i'm being electrocuted in my legs and my knees can't hold me up. i don't have ins. & dont know what to do?

Answer

You may go to a primary care doctor as a start although, you should go to the emergency room You may qualify for temporary insurance coverage. This so... Read More

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Question 3

Lying down w eyes closed when got sharp pain btwn eyes n saw a bright flash of light. i opened eyes n saw swirling spirals until i turned lights on??

Answer

Retinal: images...including bright lights etc can persist even with open eyes in the dark! This is probably normal but if you have any other visual symptoms g... Read More

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Question 4

Did i have a tia? during masturbation i felt half my body go numb, bright flash of light & heard noise when eyes closed, headache after.

Answer

Thunderclap HA?: You may well have experienced an episode of classical migraine associated with orgasm, the so-called thunderclap headache. Since this could occur in ... Read More

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Question 5

For a week, when i close my eyes to sleep, i have bright white flashes of light. the room is completely dark but my eyes see bright light when closed.

Answer

Flashing lights: in visual field indicates a need for you to see your opthalmogist (eye doc) ASAP. It MAY be a retina that is detaching or it may be more minor. Eith... Read More

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Question 6

I saw a bright flash when my eyes were closed. happened 2 times already. had my eyes checked last month & my eye doctor said my eyes were fine?

Answer

Recheck: If these flashes are new since your recent eye check and if you're seeing new floaters or repeat flashes, have another eye check. However, i suspect n... Read More

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Question 7

When my eyes are closed and lights are flashing, i feel suddenly very afraid. is there an explanation for this?

Answer

Not your eyes: There may be an explanation but it does not in any way mean anything is wrong with your eyes. Talk to your pcp.

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Question 8

What causes yellow flash when my eyes are closed?

Answer

Could be retina: Please consult an ophthalmologist for dilated eye exam. It can be from retina.

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Question 9

Why do i see bright purple light with eyes closed?

Answer

Afterimage: This color is generated by the retina as it changes the level of current sent to the brain with the change of light signal.

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Question 10

Laid down to sleep. when i closed my eyes i saw flashing white light. like a strobe light. only when i close my eyes. cause for concern?

Answer

No: If it happened once; no reason for any concern. If happens repeatedly and associated with headache/dizziness or vertigo some times then you should se... Read More

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Closed eyes and bright flash of light spasm

My right eye keeps spasming on the bottom lid. it has been happening for the past 2 weeks every day. what could it be as it's very irritating?

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I can't walk. my symptoms started a few months ago with involuntary eye movement and tremors/spasticity and now when i try to walk it feels like i'm being electrocuted in my legs and my knees can't hold me up. i don't have ins. & dont know what to do?

Lying down w eyes closed when got sharp pain btwn eyes n saw a bright flash of light. i opened eyes n saw swirling spirals until i turned lights on??

Did i have a tia? during masturbation i felt half my body go numb, bright flash of light & heard noise when eyes closed, headache after.

For a week, when i close my eyes to sleep, i have bright white flashes of light. the room is completely dark but my eyes see bright light when closed.

I saw a bright flash when my eyes were closed. happened 2 times already. had my eyes checked last month & my eye doctor said my eyes were fine?

When my eyes are closed and lights are flashing, i feel suddenly very afraid. is there an explanation for this?

What causes yellow flash when my eyes are closed?

Why do i see bright purple light with eyes closed?

Laid down to sleep. when i closed my eyes i saw flashing white light. like a strobe light. only when i close my eyes. cause for concern?

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