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What causes yellow flash when my eyes are closed?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Could be retina: Please consult an ophthalmologist for dilated eye exam. It can be from retina.
Answered 8/29/2013
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Flashes: Sounds as if you have had a posterior vitreous detachment. This is a situation where the vitreous(jelly) of the eye detaches (not a retinal detachment), it then "crumples" up leaving dots, spots, strands of blurry vitreous; when it pills away, it causes flashes. You should have an exam to ensure the incident did not tear the retina, which could lead to a retinal detachment.
Answered 12/10/2013
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