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Feel flash when i close my eyes in dark, not open.sometimes, when i move my eyes very fast in dark(open), there is c shaped flash in both eyes.normal?
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vitreoretinal: Traction (not worrisome) can present exactly the way you described. It would be important to have a dilated eye md exam to rule out a small chance of retinal tear.
Answered 10/21/2013
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