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Does sudden flashes in terms of bright spots in the eye considered to be a emergency.
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Yes, within a day : The gel that fills the inside of your can pull away from the retina-the part of your eye that "senses" light. Flashes are from traction-the gel pulling on the retina, which can cause (or indicate a retinal tear). This can lead to a blinding retinal detachment, sensed as a veil like sensation ultimately with vision loss. If you have flashes, floaters or a veil-see your eye doctor immediately.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Get examined: You need a dilated retinal exam, sooner rather than later. It could be a retinal tear or detachment. You must rule this out.
Answered 10/23/2017
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