Question 1

i can see black lines in one of my eyes. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

These are floaters: There are many things that can cause black lines or "floaters" in your vision.  It could simply be the natural gel in the eye (vitreous), but it could be something more serious, like blood, a tear in the retina or a retinal detachment.  If you have these symptoms you should be evaluated by a retina specialist immediately.

Question 2

what could cause me to wake up and see pitch black in one eye?

Accepted Answer

Can be many causes: It would represent an emergency especially if it's from a retinal detachment, central retinal vein occlusion, central retinal artery occlusion, and multiple sclerosis (optic neuritis) or stroke in the visual cortex. Unless it's a nonseeing eye to begin with, you definitely want to be seen by an eye doctor for evaluation and management. The cause behind the pitch black view must be treated ASAP.

Question 3

i have a black spot in the middle of one of my eyes? what is cause g that?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: You need to have this checked because there are many possible causes of this. A new floater is a common cause, but the floater would tend to move around and not be exactly in the center of the vision. All other causes are mostly involving the retina, so a dilated eye exam by an ophthalmologist is indicated. Even if it just a floater, the dilated exam is indicated to rule out a retinal tear.

Question 4

i see black floating spots in front of my eyes, what would cause that?

Accepted Answer

See an eye doc: Floaters are usually just vitreous jelly liquifying and floating around inside your eye.  However, you need an exam to rule-out more serious causes like a tear in your retina or bleeding in the eye.  If the floaters are new, you should not delay in seeing someone.

Question 5

frequently i get a single involuntary jerk in my lower back when laying down,  causing me to see white n black geometric like patterns when my eyes are shut, no pain n not the same as hypnic jerk which i have also experienced. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Nothing serious: Jerking of various muscles when falling asleep is common and harmless. The cause is not clear.
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Question 6

sometimes i get phosphenes in my eyes wich will cause a black or grey after flash image and i cannot see through it and the phosphenes will move around inside the patches. then my vision will go back to normal?

Accepted Answer

: Most phosphenes are felt to be caused by pressure on the eyeballs and are harmless&amp;fleeting. However if they are longerlasting , concerns about retinal or optic nerve pathology are raised and should be brought to the attention of your ophthalmologist.

Question 7

eyes test was perfect 20/20 vision. i see black spots flashes and sparks of blue but my eye test was perfect nothing wrong. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Possible migraine: If you are seeing these spots and sparks in a pattern and for some defined period of time (15-30 min) this could be due to migraine visual phenomena.  If it is just a momentary thing then it probably relates to the vitreous gel in one or both eyes getting a bit more liquified.

Question 8

when i woke up this morning, the very first few time i blink i can see the black veins in my eyes when looking at my ceiling. is this a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

: What you describe is difficult to understand as one cannot see the veins of one's eyes. If any vision problem or other symptom best to get checked buy an ophthalmologist

Question 9

can a high fever cause vision changes? it's like i can see the electricity in the air. looking at a white background, its like tiny black dots jumping all around. also have spots in both eyes like i looked at the sun. fever was last night?

Accepted Answer

: Fever per se does not affect vision. The cause of fever may affect vision. What you described suggest floaters, that are common. If there has been a change in floaters or if you have flashes of light, it would be prudent to consult a ophthalmologist.

Question 10

i frequently can see black spots in my eyes that pulsate like my heartbeat. what may cause this? lumbar puncture pressure of 30

Accepted Answer

Get checked: This sounds like floaters which tend to be benign. But if it is a new change, especially if there are visual changes, then do get checked by optometrist or ophthalmologist. Why did you get lumbar puncture? For that reason, you should probably get checked also.

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Frequently i get a single involuntary jerk in my lower back when laying down, causing me to see white n black geometric like patterns when my eyes are shut, no pain n not the same as hypnic jerk which i have also experienced. what could cause this?

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Sometimes i get phosphenes in my eyes wich will cause a black or grey after flash image and i cannot see through it and the phosphenes will move around inside the patches. then my vision will go back to normal?

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Eyes test was perfect 20/20 vision. i see black spots flashes and sparks of blue but my eye test was perfect nothing wrong. what could be the cause?

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When i woke up this morning, the very first few time i blink i can see the black veins in my eyes when looking at my ceiling. is this a cause for concern?

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Can a high fever cause vision changes? it's like i can see the electricity in the air. looking at a white background, its like tiny black dots jumping all around. also have spots in both eyes like i looked at the sun. fever was last night?

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I frequently can see black spots in my eyes that pulsate like my heartbeat. what may cause this? lumbar puncture pressure of 30

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