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Hi im seeing real quick like silver light onthe side of my left eye sometimes its like stars instead silver strips its gone guick?
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Flashes: Flashing lights are most often not serious. However, a serious condition called a retinal hole or detachment needs to ruled out. You should see an eye md for evaluation.
Answered 4/27/2013
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