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Flashes in my eyes that lasts 15 min.i get it once every year.they start in both eyes all over and then move outward until it disappears,what can it b?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Retinal : Flashes are often signs of a retinal problem with the eye.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2019

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A member asked:

Flashes in my eyes that lasts 15 min.i get it once every year.they start in both eyes all over and then move outward until it disappears,what can it b?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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