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When i widen my eyes and focus it sometime i would notice waves of flashes towards the side of my vision when i look at the flashes it would disappear and move to another place. it dosent happen all the time, just sometimes mostly at night?

Q: when i widen my eyes and focus it sometime i would notice waves of flashes towards the side of my vision when i look at the flashes it would disappear and move to another place. it dosent happen all the time, just sometimes mostly at night?

: This is characteristic of a harmless vitreous floater. Worrisome signs would be sudden burst of lots of floaters seen in retinal detachment. If you still have concerns, consult an ophthalmologist for evaluation and advice.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

This is characteristic of a harmless vitreous floater. Worrisome signs would be sudden burst of lots of floaters seen in retinal detachment. If you still have concerns, consult an ophthalmologist for evaluation and advice.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2021

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A member asked:

When i widen my eyes and focus it sometime i would notice waves of flashes towards the side of my vision when i look at the flashes it would disappear and move to another place. it dosent happen all the time, just sometimes mostly at night?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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