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Are sparkles in vision a sign of brain tumor? why? because of optic nerve or chiasm pressure?or occipital/parietal lobe pressure? please elaborate
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Sparkles: Actually seeing lights or flashes is more likely a sign of a retinal issue, migraine or vascular problem than brain tumor.
Answered 8/11/2020
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