Question 1

headaches, vision change, floaters, visual snow, halos, starburts and glare could all of  these symptoms combined be brain related ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But eye related is more likely.  I suggest setting up an appointment with an ophthalmologist soon.

Question 2

strange visual symptoms. over the last year, get halos around lights at night. what do they mean?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilites: Depending on your age, there could be number of different causes. Cataract formation, swelling in the cornea or a change in prescription could all be culprits. See your eye doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

does glare and rainbow halos is that caused by visual migraine?

Accepted Answer

Glare and haloes: Could be from migraine, corneal edema, angle closure, and other conditions.  Need more details, and an exam to get an accurate diagnosis.

Question 4

from the past 2 days at night time driving home i am been see haloes around the lights on the street .very weird, i am on plaquenil for my ra just little the a month ,maybe side effects????

Accepted Answer

: Two possible causes for this would be dry eyes or cataracts, I suggest an eye exam with an Ophthalmologist.

Question 5

may i know the detailed symptoms of glaucoma in teens with a myopia of -7d? my child sees rainbow coloured strokes around headlights of vehicles at night (not rainbow halos or rainbow rings, just strokes , as we see strokes in astigmatism) . what is?

Accepted Answer

: Irregular astigmatism can cause this. Glaucoma may not cause symptoms but halos around lights,blurred vision,eye pain or redness,headache are some symptoms. It's important to have her ophthalmologist examine her for accurate diagnosis, advice and peace of mind. Eye pressures will be checked.

Question 6

i had lasik three months ago,some flaoters has appered, two weeks ago i have eye exam(to check cause of floaters) and get some dilation eye drops and since then i started have starbrusts,halos increased, like rays come from lights,it's 16 days now?

Accepted Answer

: See the ophthalmologic surgeon who performed the "Lasix" operation, who may refer you to another eye physician for a diagnosis.

Question 7

what can i do to treat starbursts and halos?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: You need an eye exam to determine what is causing your symptoms.  Only then can a management plan be suggested to you.

Question 8

seeing halos when i blink, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: You can sometimes induce transient photopsia's with eye manipulation.

Question 9

what makes halos and technicolored spots in my daughters vision?

Accepted Answer

Sugar levels: Some patients with diabetes may see halos at night when sugars levels are not controlled.  This one should be evaluated by an opthomologist.

Question 10

what causes halos post lasik?

Accepted Answer

Large pupil: If the patient has halo with contact lenses then he/she may have halo after lasik surgery.  Patients with a large pupil tends to get halo with contact or post lasik surgery.  The reason is there corrected or treatment zone is smaller than there pupil size in the dark.  Its important to check the pupil size before surgery in the dark.

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Headaches, vision change, floaters, visual snow, halos, starburts and glare could all of these symptoms combined be brain related ?

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Strange visual symptoms. over the last year, get halos around lights at night. what do they mean?

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Does glare and rainbow halos is that caused by visual migraine?

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From the past 2 days at night time driving home i am been see haloes around the lights on the street .very weird, i am on plaquenil for my ra just little the a month ,maybe side effects????

A member asked:

May i know the detailed symptoms of glaucoma in teens with a myopia of -7d? my child sees rainbow coloured strokes around headlights of vehicles at night (not rainbow halos or rainbow rings, just strokes , as we see strokes in astigmatism) . what is?

A member asked:

I had lasik three months ago,some flaoters has appered, two weeks ago i have eye exam(to check cause of floaters) and get some dilation eye drops and since then i started have starbrusts,halos increased, like rays come from lights,it's 16 days now?

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What can i do to treat starbursts and halos?

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Seeing halos when i blink, should i be concerned?

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What makes halos and technicolored spots in my daughters vision?

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What causes halos post lasik?

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