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When i try fall asleep at night i get these strange electric flashes when i close my eyes. what could this be?
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Vitreous traction: One possible cause is tension or pulling on the small fibers in the vitreous jelly of the eye. It would be best to have an exam with your eye doctor to make sure that there is not a retina problem.
Answered 6/11/2013
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