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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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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.
Answered 7/7/2018
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