Seeing bright flashes of light in peripheral vision

Question 1

Ive been feeling lightheaded, almost like disconnected. also seeing flashes of light in my peripheral vision, it goes black and flashes...all happening same time quite often. what could cause this? i dont feel like myself either, i feel off..?

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There are several possible causes of these symptoms and all require an urgent visit with your doctor or ER. Beginning of a detached retina, stroke, a... Read More

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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?

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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 t... Read More

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Question 3

What does it mean if you have flashes of light in your peripheral vision?

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Peripheral vision: Auras are visual manifestations of neurological symptoms. Flashing lights are one type of aura people report seeing, and these auras often appear in e... Read More

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Scotomatous vision: Most commonly associated with migraine. Can occur without getting the headache. Can be due to retinal event and or neurological problem strongly sugge... Read More

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Question 4

For about 3-4 days i've been getting intermittent flashes of light in my peripheral vision. it's like someone took my picture, but no source. i have n?

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Eye doctor to check: Seeing flashes of light in one eye, when there is no reason to see flashes of light, may be a symptom of retinal detachment (which means the inner lin... Read More

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Question 5

I sometimes see bright lights in my peripheral vision. what does it mean?

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"Ocular " migraine: Migraine does not require a headache. How long do the lights last? Do you see them with your eyes closed? In both eyes?

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Question 6

Bright flash in peripheral vision. increase in floaters. 20 year old female. causes?

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Needs evaluation: Increased floaters and flashes of light may indicates a retinal problem. Best to have an eye evaluation as soon as possible. Thanks for trusting Healt... Read More

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Question 7

I have bright flashes occurring in the peripheral vision of my left eye when i am in the dark. what does it mean?

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See ophthalmologist : this could be beginnings of a detached retina...or simply nothing serious. Need eye doc to fully exam your eyes to determine exact dx. I personally ha... Read More

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Question 8

Ive had a flash in peripheral vision right eye for about 4 months, every day 1-3 times/day. eye dr said he doesnt see anything. what else could it be?

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Flash of light: Seizure? Cholesterol emboli that moves on? blood clot from heart or artery in next that is small and moves on. Any Hx of trauma to eye? If persists go... Read More

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Question 9

Still having moments of flashing light in peripheral vision which causes blindness of 1-2 seconds. what is it ?

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Migraine or retina: I migraine can cause this but usually lasts for up to 20 minutes. A pulling on the retina by the vitreous gel can do this as well and can lead to a t... Read More

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Question 10

What do flashing lights in your peripheral vision mean?

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Migraine: The most likely cause for this symptoms is occipital migraine which causes a greying out of the vision the the corresponding peripheral 1/2 of vision ... Read More

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Seeing bright flashes of light in peripheral vision

Ive been feeling lightheaded, almost like disconnected. also seeing flashes of light in my peripheral vision, it goes black and flashes...all happening same time quite often. what could cause this? i dont feel like myself either, i feel off..?

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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?

What does it mean if you have flashes of light in your peripheral vision?

For about 3-4 days i've been getting intermittent flashes of light in my peripheral vision. it's like someone took my picture, but no source. i have n?

I sometimes see bright lights in my peripheral vision. what does it mean?

Bright flash in peripheral vision. increase in floaters. 20 year old female. causes?

I have bright flashes occurring in the peripheral vision of my left eye when i am in the dark. what does it mean?

Ive had a flash in peripheral vision right eye for about 4 months, every day 1-3 times/day. eye dr said he doesnt see anything. what else could it be?

Still having moments of flashing light in peripheral vision which causes blindness of 1-2 seconds. what is it ?

What do flashing lights in your peripheral vision mean?

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