Question 1

what can i do to address the flashes of light in the corner of my eye?

Accepted Answer

See an MD eye doc: Flashes of light can be a symptom of pulling on the retina or retinal hole or detachment. Those who are very nearsighted are more prone to these problems but anyone can develop them. A thorough retinal exam with your pupils dilated should be done.

Question 2

having flashes of light in the corner of left eye sometimes?

Accepted Answer

Vitreous detachment: Most likely, this is a "vitreous detachment" or a separation of the vitreous from the back of the eye. If this persists or is accompanied by floaters or a curtain, see an ophthalmologist immediately.

Question 3

what could cause a tiny light flash in the outer corner of your eye?

Accepted Answer

Get checked quickly: Flashing lights in the periphery of your vision can mean a tear in your retina.  You need to be evaluated right away to make sure that if you do it is treated before a retinal detachment develops.

Question 4

i have flashes in the corner of my eye on occasions what causes this?

Accepted Answer

See Ophthalmologist: You should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist within 48 hours of developing symptoms of  flashing lights and new floaters . These symptoms suggest that a posterior vitreous detachment is occurring and may put you at risk for a retinal tear or detachment.

Question 5

what does it mean when you have white flashes in the corner of your eye?

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Depends: Flashes can be due to retinal stimulation or to migraine-like decreased blood flow to the brain.

If accompaniedby spots in front of the eyes or associated with headaches,  see your doctor.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

help! there's white flashes in the corner of my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Flashing lights: is a sign of tugging or "traction" on the retina, the film in the back of your eye. Have a dilated exam by an eye doctor to make sure there is no retinal tear or detachment. Good luck.

Question 8

help please! i'm having white flashes in the corner of my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Flashing lights: is a sign of tugging or "traction" on the retina, the film in the back of your eye. Have a dilated exam by an eye doctor to make sure there is no retinal tear or detachment. Good luck.

Question 9

i'm seeing flashes in the corner of both eyes, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Ocular migraines!: Ocular migraines are a form of migraines that take place in the occipital cortex (part of the brain that interprets/controls vision).  They lack the severe headache as common migraines.  The symptoms are usually all or mostly visual and are typically described as flashing of light or ziz-zag lights in the vision.  They usually last less than 30 minutes and affect the vision out of both eyes.

Question 10

after exercise or standing up very  i get flashing zig zag vision in corner of eyes. do you know why?

Accepted Answer

Orthostatic: Perhaps you became orthostatic after exercise or sudden change in position when your blood pressure suddenly dropped and you had the visual phenomenon you described. If it was brief and not repeating, i would not worry about that.

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