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What Causes Lightening-like Flashes On The Outside Of My Left Eye?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Feb 2017
Question: I have been seeing "lightening like" flashes on the outside of my left eye.
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Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You need to be investigated

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thank you for posting your question on HealthcareMagic.
The flashes you are seeing could be due to many reasons .
One it could be due to local problem in the eye ,due to retinal detachment. Please see an ophthalmologist first to rule this out.
If it is negative, then you may need to do a CT scan of the brain.
I would also like to know a few more details like do you have any headache or blurring of vision or do you see any floaters?
Initial early ophthalmology evaluation is highly recommended.
Hope this helps
Best wishes
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Dr. Rahul Tawde

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Practicing since :1980

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What Causes Lightening-like Flashes On The Outside Of My Left Eye?

Brief Answer: You need to be investigated Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for posting your question on HealthcareMagic. The flashes you are seeing could be due to many reasons . One it could be due to local problem in the eye ,due to retinal detachment. Please see an ophthalmologist first to rule this out. If it is negative, then you may need to do a CT scan of the brain. I would also like to know a few more details like do you have any headache or blurring of vision or do you see any floaters? Initial early ophthalmology evaluation is highly recommended. Hope this helps Best wishes