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What could cause a tiny light flash in the outer corner of your eye?
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Get checked quickly: Flashing lights in the periphery of your vision can mean a tear in your retina. You need to be evaluated right away to make sure that if you do it is treated before a retinal detachment develops.
Answered 2/6/2019
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