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When seeing white spots when eyes are closed
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bruce Sarananswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Afterimage: The retina can retain images of bright light experienced as an afterimage of white spots. This is normal. If you have flashes and floaters this can b... Read More
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
25 years experience
No: Could be a type of floater. This could signify an occular migraine or retinal issue. See an ophthalmologist for evaluation.
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5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadehanswered
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Need to be seen!: The white spots in your vision need to be evaluated by an ophthalmologist. It may be nothing, it may be a separation of the jelly inside your eye (vi... Read More
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5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Kudus Akindeanswered
Pediatrics 21 years experience
Likely no problem: If the eye doc has done an evaluation, that is a good start. You should ask the eye doc that question about what the white spots are or if they are a ... Read More
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2.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
Mgt: I would recommend a retinal exam and metabolic screening blood tests. This is potentially a serious symptom and warrants follow up.
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2.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Ophthalmologist: Anytime there is a change in visual acuity such as blurring or spots (deficits), an ophthalmologist needs to be seen as soon as possible to treat any ... Read More
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5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 46 years experience
Go to the ER: Your BP isn't that high but your symptoms are what are most disturbing. You should be evaluated tonight.
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Can give Dr. a call: If she does not send enough blood flow to her brain, she "grays-out" and faints... and falls down, making her flat on the ground, which lets blood eve... Read More
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304 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
Lid bumps: See an eye doctor and have the bumps removed. Itching is often related to allergic reaction so try artificial tears, cool compresses, allergy meds.
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Unclear: I'm not sure what white spots behind the eyes means. If you are seeing white spots, there are a number of causes, which an ophthalmologist can help id... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Hamanswered
Ophthalmology 29 years experience
Not glaucoma : Where are the spots? This is not or associated with glaucoma. If it is the eyelids it is a condition called xanthelasma.
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Corneal arcus: In many, over the years, lipid seeps out of the blood and collects at the edge of the cornea as an arc. This is totally benign and is a surface chang... Read More
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3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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