Question 1

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 2

what causes you to see flashes of light even when you close your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Flashes: Flashes are potentially a sign of a retinal tear or detachment and immediate evaluation is indicated.  Other possible causes include intraocular inflammation and stimulation of the retina due to normal aging changes of the vitreous gel in the back of the eye.  If you are currently seeing flashes, call an eye doctor immediately.

Question 3

for a week, when i close my eyes to sleep, i have bright white flashes of light. the room is completely dark but my eyes see bright light when closed.

Accepted Answer

Flashing lights: in visual field indicates a need for you to see your opthalmogist (eye doc) ASAP.  It MAY be a retina that is detaching or it may be more minor.  Either way be safe.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

why do i see recurring flashes of light in front of my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Your symptoms can be: one or two separate issues. Flashes of light seen in a dark room may be due to vitreous pulling the retina causing retinal traction, tears, breaks or even detachments and should be evaluated. Lights seen in a zig-zag fashion may be from visual aura known as a 'scintillating scotoma" and is associated with a variation of migraine headaches. This as well can be evaluated by your Ophthalmologist.

Question 5

what are the flashes of light in my eyes that i see in dark room?

Accepted Answer

Flashing lights: Flashing lights in the eyes with the lights out cound be a sign of retinal issues (tears, breaks, or detachment), migraine headache related, or other issues.  You need to see an eye doctor as soon as possible for an evaluation.

Question 6

when my eyes are closed i see black shadows moving together and then apart from each other with intermittent flashes of light in-between. serious?

Accepted Answer

Normal: The eye and brain do not like to have a pattern of incoming information interrupted.  When you close your eyes, the signal diminishes substantially and your normally active eye and brain send internal patterns and signals to compensate.  Don't worry about this and enjoy the show.

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

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 the fol only appear on the right side of your body? Both eyes contribute to the sense of vision on the right side. Either retina could've detached, or you could've some other problem. 1st step: See an ophthalmologist for a complete eye exam. Good luck

Question 8

is it normal to see flashes of light after getting hit in the eye?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Getting hit in the eye can stimulate the optic nerve, similar to how hitting your ulnar nerve in your elbow (your "funny bone") can cause pain and tingling in your fingers. This can result in an immediate sense of flashes of light. If you have any prolonged visual symptoms, you should see a doc right away.

Question 9

4 days ago i was hit in the eye by a bunge cord.  the next day i began to see flashes of light.  an eye dr did test and said he didn't see any tears.  i am still seeing flashes and it aches. what next?

Accepted Answer

Revisit!: Persistent pain and flashes following eye trauma require a repeat visit either to an ophthalmologist or your er...Right away. Though you may not have a corneal (surface) tear, blunt trauma can produce deeper injuries (e.g., retinal detachment) which are serious and would require treatment. Don't worry, but don't wait! good luck!

Question 10

my right eye feels cloudy and sometimes i see flashes of light. should i see doctor or keep working?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Flashes of light can be a sign of a tear or hole in the retina which may need treatment. See and eye doctor immediately.

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For a week, when i close my eyes to sleep, i have bright white flashes of light. the room is completely dark but my eyes see bright light when closed.

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Why do i see recurring flashes of light in front of my eyes?

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What are the flashes of light in my eyes that i see in dark room?

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When my eyes are closed i see black shadows moving together and then apart from each other with intermittent flashes of light in-between. serious?

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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?

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Is it normal to see flashes of light after getting hit in the eye?

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4 days ago i was hit in the eye by a bunge cord. the next day i began to see flashes of light. an eye dr did test and said he didn't see any tears. i am still seeing flashes and it aches. what next?

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My right eye feels cloudy and sometimes i see flashes of light. should i see doctor or keep working?

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