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Can sinus pressure cause strobe light flashes in vision?

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Migraine?: "aura" is common with migraines, which can be associated with sinus problems.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 8/17/2013

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No: Sinus can cause an ache--but not flashes which usually come from retinal stimulation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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