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Seen ophthalmologist several times regarding flashing blue lights. no history of migraines. diangosis sle, hbp & 2 brain aneurisms in '89.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Not in rearview?: If ophtho does not have an answer with recurrent symptoms, then you should either consult a neurologist or perhaps a neuroophthalmologist. No one dr knows all, and if your eye dr doesn't have an answer, ask another.

Answered 2/11/2013

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Unclear etiology: With that complicated past medical history, i would recommend a comprehensive ophthalmologic examination. I would also recommend visual field testing. With the history of auto-immune disease and aneurysms, there could also be vasculitis that could be affecting the optic nerve, retinal or choroidal perfusion. An mra of the neck & retinal consultation with angiogram may also be helpful.

Answered 10/6/2017

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