Question 1

what causes seeing flashes when shutting eyes?

Accepted Answer

Vitreous detachment: Vitreous detachment, or separation, is the most common cause of new onset flashes.  If you have new onset flashes, even if you only notice them when you close your eyes, you should have a thorough eye exam to assess for retinal tears or detachment.

Question 2

why is it that i see flashing lights in my eyes?

Accepted Answer

The vitreous gel : that fills your eye is in constant contact with the retina, the film that allows you to see light in the back of your eye. Sometimes the vitreous gel tugs on the retina and this causes you to perceive a flash of light. You should have a dilated eye exam to make that the vitreous tugging did not cause a retinal tear or detachment. Be well.

Question 3

what can cause flashes in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Ocular migraines are: common cause, and you can see a 4th of July display easily in one eye.

Question 4

what causes yellow flash when my eyes are closed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

i see a flashing light in my eye. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Photopsia: Or light flashes, are very common symptoms.  They occur when the vitreous jelly in the back of the eye shifts and pulls at part of the retina.  Usually, once the vitreous separates from the retina, the light flashes resolve.  If you develop some floaters or dark shades coming over the vision from the side, then this could be an indication that there is a retinal tear or detachment.  See an eye doc.

Question 7

i see a bluring flashing light from my eye what is it?

Accepted Answer

Need evaluation: A flashing in the vision in one eye is a retinal problem typically.  See an ophthalmologist to find out what's going on.  There are many eye problems which can cause blindness which start with a flashing in the vision.

Question 8

stars abd flashes in an eye 3 months ago.. still blurry!?

Accepted Answer

See an eye doctor: Flashes of light can be a sign of several conditions, including ocular migraines and even retinal disorders. If the blurred visiondeveloped around the time of the flashes and has persisted, you should have a dilated eye examination as soon as possible.

Question 9

i have a blackspot in my eye and flashes what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: The most common cause of these symptoms is a posterior vitreous detachment.  But there are more serious problems, like retinal detachment or tear, that can cause the same symptoms.  Get this evaluated by an ophthalmologist soon.

Question 10

these days my wife is seeing flashes in one eye occasionally.?

Accepted Answer

See an eye doctor: Most of the time, flashes of light are related either to floaters (changes to the gel that fills the back of the eye), our less commonly migraines. If the flashes last for more than a day, or if there is a decrease in vision as well, see an eye doctor right away.

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