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What are the characteristics of flashes due to retinal issues? are they visible only while blinking,like after images of a light source?
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July 4th Sparklers: Flashes due to retinal issues or vitreous gel issues are typically off to the side and can occur in bright or dim environments. They are typically described as the lights observed with hand-held July 4th sparklers. If this is a new symptom or not yet evaluated by Eye MD, call now and get checked out.
Answered 6/11/2014
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