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Laid down to sleep. when i closed my eyes i saw flashing white light. like a strobe light. only when i close my eyes. cause for concern?

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: If it happened once; no reason for any concern. If happens repeatedly and associated with headache/dizziness or vertigo some times then you should see your doctor for possibility of migrain.

Dr Grin and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/7/2018

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A member asked:

Laid down to sleep. when i closed my eyes i saw flashing white light. like a strobe light. only when i close my eyes. cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Dr Grin and another doctor agreed

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