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I everyday for over a week i have been seeing what looks like static on a tv, black and white flashing lights in the lower left corner of my left eye ?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Flashing lights eyes: I would see you Dr as may be having serious blood blood flow to brain. Unless you have had migraine.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 11/25/2017

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