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I have recently experienced blinding white flashes out of nowhere that last barely a second. i am concerned about mental health or a problem with my vision. no clear cause has been found but the experiences have shocked me out of the blue a few times?
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Get a referral to a neurologist or ophthalmologist for an exam and other testing, as visual "flashes" as described should be evaluated.
Answered 4/29/2023
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