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A member asked:
Neuro and eye doctors: had 2-day migraine, then flashes of light not like usual aura. how do you tell if aura or retina detachment? see which doctor?
11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Cover your bases: If i were you i would go to a doctor that specializes in neuro-ophthalmology. If your in the new york/ new jersey area i recommend dr. Alison yashar.
Answered 8/26/2015
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Exam: Bilateral symptoms is rarely a retinal detachment. Unilateral flashes can be a sign of a retinal problem (especially in myopes) vs. Aura (usually a more specific fixed peripheral shape). Retinal detachment may have hundreds of new floaters and decreasing vision. See a retina specialist for exam to tell.
Answered 12/12/2014
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