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Sometimes one of my eyes has twinkling lghts or just one light in front of my pupil. the episode usually lasts 5 to 10 minutes and happens randomly.

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Response: I recommend you go and see an ophthalmologists that way they can do a full exam and make sure everything is ok.

Answered 11/6/2013

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See ophthalmologist.: Although "flashes & floaters" are common, i recommend you see an eye specialist-not an optometrist but ophthalmologist.Md or do after their name.

Answered 2/24/2013

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