
Being Treated For Glaucoma But Have Very Troublesome Flashes Of Light On The Side Of Eye. Suggest?

Question: I just saw my eye doctor and Iam being treated for glaucoma but I have very troublesome flashes of light on the side of my right eye
Brief Answer:
Flashes of light
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
The flashes of light may be due cataract, posterior vitreous detachment, retinal detachment, migraine, holes, lattice etc. You definitely need a dilated fundus examination with peripheral retinal examination to rule out all these causes. So visit your ophthalmologist and do a thorough examination once more.
Take Care...
Flashes of light
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
The flashes of light may be due cataract, posterior vitreous detachment, retinal detachment, migraine, holes, lattice etc. You definitely need a dilated fundus examination with peripheral retinal examination to rule out all these causes. So visit your ophthalmologist and do a thorough examination once more.
Take Care...
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