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White or black flashing light off left side of left eye?

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Dr. Jeffrey Whitman answered

Vitreous tug: The vitreous jelly in the bag of the eye can push against the retina and cause this. Please get a full dilated exam to make sure that the retina is ok.

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Answered 3/4/2018

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