Question 1

are small flashes of light in vision normal? i have an eye floater in my right eye, could it be from that?

Accepted Answer

See eye doc: Although light flashes may be associated with migraines, these can also be associated with retinal problems such as vitreous and retinal detachments, and is not a normal phenomenon.  So, could be very benign, but don't take risk, get checked and likely reassured.

Question 2

the last couple months, i see slow flashes of light in my peripheral vision in right eye. it lasts a few seconds and goes away when i move my eyes?

Accepted Answer

When rt eye closed?: How do you know it's in your right EYE (as opposed to right FIELD of VISION)? Do the flashes of light (fol) go away when you close the right eye? Do the fol only appear on the right side of your body? Both eyes contribute to the sense of vision on the right side. Either retina could've detached, or you could've some other problem. 1st step: See an ophthalmologist for a complete eye exam. Good luck

Question 3

if someone has floaters, flashes of light and intermittent cloudy vision like a film over the eye what can it mean. there is no curtain or dark veil.

Accepted Answer

Floaters: It means that it is time to see your eye doctor for an a full exam.

Question 4

i have an eye fracture and since i have eye floaters and flashes of light and bad vision that i didn't have before and iam only 20 years old what todo?

Accepted Answer

Requires eye exam: You presumably had a serious injury resulting in your fractured eye socket. In all cases of peri ocular/ocular trauma, an urgent eye examination is necessary. Your flashes ; floaters could mean that the inner part of your eye has had some damage, eg., retinal tear/detachment , vitreous hemorrhage, traumatic cataract, inflammatory problems, etc. Please seek help by eye md.

Question 5

blurry vision, constant eye floaters, flashes of light, double vision. mri normal & saw 2 eye doctors who found nothing. what can it be?!

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor : You may want to see a neuro -ophthalmologist. Your symptoms are very concerning.  It's possible to have normal exam and negative MRI and still have something wrong. Multiple sclerosis comes to mind. You may find a specialist in New Orleans to evaluate you and hopefully ease your mind.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

had posterior vitreous detachment in eye. saw eye dr. says i am ok how long does cloudy vision light flashes last?  i will be checked again by dr.

Accepted Answer

Typically a few wks.: The tendrils and floaters tend to be absorbed over a period of weeks, and usually no further annoying images.  On a positive note, the occurrence of a vitreous detachment lessens chance of spontaneous retinal detachment.

Question 8

having a headache. front and sides of head. also for 10 minutes had light flashes in one eye. could it be a stroke? docotr checked and said all is ok

Accepted Answer

Migraine: Not necessarily, it can also be a migraine, you will need a complete evaluation.

Question 9

why do i see flashes of light when i close my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Many do: Its the normal way your retina fires off when tugged on by the vitreous (jelly) of the eye, or you are seeing little blood cells circulate. If this is sudden, you must see ophthal promptly to rule out retinal tear.

Question 10

what causes you to see flashes of light even when you close your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Flashes: Flashes are potentially a sign of a retinal tear or detachment and immediate evaluation is indicated.  Other possible causes include intraocular inflammation and stimulation of the retina due to normal aging changes of the vitreous gel in the back of the eye.  If you are currently seeing flashes, call an eye doctor immediately.

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Are small flashes of light in vision normal? i have an eye floater in my right eye, could it be from that?

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The last couple months, i see slow flashes of light in my peripheral vision in right eye. it lasts a few seconds and goes away when i move my eyes?

A member asked:

If someone has floaters, flashes of light and intermittent cloudy vision like a film over the eye what can it mean. there is no curtain or dark veil.

A member asked:

I have an eye fracture and since i have eye floaters and flashes of light and bad vision that i didn't have before and iam only 20 years old what todo?

A member asked:

Blurry vision, constant eye floaters, flashes of light, double vision. mri normal & saw 2 eye doctors who found nothing. what can it be?!

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Had posterior vitreous detachment in eye. saw eye dr. says i am ok how long does cloudy vision light flashes last? i will be checked again by dr.

A member asked:

Having a headache. front and sides of head. also for 10 minutes had light flashes in one eye. could it be a stroke? docotr checked and said all is ok

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Why do i see flashes of light when i close my eyes?

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What causes you to see flashes of light even when you close your eyes?

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