Question 1

cause of white flashes in peripheral vision in just one eye? they aren't happening anymore, but did earlier today. i don't get migraines. had no pain.

Accepted Answer

Flashing: Seeing Flashing lights: due to either traction of the vitreous gel in the eye on the retina (which is an extension of the brain &amp; makes the brain sense flashes); if you have new floaters or "see" a curtain coming over your vision, see eyeMD asap. Ophthalmic migraines are visual symptoms (like seeing flashing lights) without a headache. See your eyeMD to be sure it is not a new retinal hole/tear.

Question 2

lattice reviewed 2 days ago- no vitreoretinal etiology found.last night i noticed flashes in peripheral vision during(not after) hard cough. normal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Lattice can be a site of weakness with retinal jiggling causing the light flashes.  If it only happens when you cough, and not in between  and you see no new floaters and the vision remains good, then you can wait it out.  If the flashing is continuous or the other factors appear, then have your ophthalmologist (you are not of course seeing an optometrist for this-right?), check it out again.

Question 3

i have very light 'constant' flickering(not flashes) in peripheral vision of both eyes(more in left) in dark since a week? lattice review in 3 days.

Accepted Answer

Need an exam: This can mean some changes in the retina. If vision. Good not to worry, but you need to have the eyes examined.

Question 4

had flashes in peripheral vision (left eye) for a few minutes then not anymore. painless migraine?

Accepted Answer

Or: a retinal detachment. You should see an eye doctor as soon as possible to get checked.

Question 5

started getting eye flashes in peripheral vision although i had an eye check up last month. could worsening anxiety be the cause or schedule appt.?

Accepted Answer

Go back to eye MD: Eye flashes in peripheral vision should always be checked out first. Retinal 
detachment can happen with no warning  even if its the day after your last eye check up.  That is an emergency. 

However, high stress/ anxiety is a good setting for ocular migraines, which are usually harmless but frightening. They may or may not be associated with a headache.

Question 6

what do flashing lights in your peripheral vision mean?

Accepted Answer

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 of each eye with surrounding flashing lights lasting up to 2 hours and leaving with no trace.  Persistent flashing in one eye only especially with lowered vision and floaters might be a retinal detachment and needs ophthalmological evaluation soon.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 either eye. Migraines are a common cause of visual disturbances, such as flashing lights, but these uncomfortable visual symptoms can be the result of other physiological conditions as well. Anxiety, retinal disease, htn, and seizures may be an issue.

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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 lining of the eyeball is coming loose). That means one should see an ophthalmologist now (retinal detachment is a medical emergency). One can go to the Emergency Room if she has no eye doctor, and the E.R. can call the ophthalmologist on-call if needed.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 tear in the retina.  Please have a dilated exam by an ophthalmologist to be sure.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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 HealthTap!

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Cause of white flashes in peripheral vision in just one eye? they aren't happening anymore, but did earlier today. i don't get migraines. had no pain.

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Lattice reviewed 2 days ago- no vitreoretinal etiology found.last night i noticed flashes in peripheral vision during(not after) hard cough. normal?

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I have very light 'constant' flickering(not flashes) in peripheral vision of both eyes(more in left) in dark since a week? lattice review in 3 days.

A member asked:

Had flashes in peripheral vision (left eye) for a few minutes then not anymore. painless migraine?

A member asked:

Started getting eye flashes in peripheral vision although i had an eye check up last month. could worsening anxiety be the cause or schedule appt.?

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What do flashing lights in your peripheral vision mean?

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

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

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

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