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Lattice degeneration with floaters on both eyes.reviewed a week ago-no tear/hole.last night, i had just one flash in left eye.need uation immediately?

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Flashing lights : Mean that the retina is involved and should be evaluated for retina holes or tears.

Answered 11/4/2013

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Dr. Keshav Narain answered

Specializes in Retinal Surgery

Flashes are an : Important signal from the retina that it may be undergoing a vitreous detachment. A posterior vitreous detachment or PVD is a natural and normal process, but is occasionally accompanied by flashes. These result from pulling on the retina and in perhaps 10-20% of patients may be associated with a tear. A tear can lead to a detachment of the retina which could lead to vision loss if not repaired.

Answered 6/10/2014

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