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What Causes The Photo Bleaching Effect After Being In The Sun?
Question: was out in sun, now have a light white film moving in my vision.
Brief Answer:
Photo bleaching effect
Detailed Answer:
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It is due to overstimulation of the photoreceptor cells in the retina of your eyes. They are rods and cones which have light sensitive pigments. This effect is similar to when a photograph is taken. This phenomenon is called photo-bleaching. It will take a little while before subsiding. If it persists beyond an 2 hours then you should have your eyes checked. If the spots are associated with light flashes and/ or painful red eye then you should go to an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. If you have a history of glaucoma or previous eye surgeries then you should get an ophthalmologist appointment to have your eyes checked, just to be on the safe side.
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Photo bleaching effect
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
It is due to overstimulation of the photoreceptor cells in the retina of your eyes. They are rods and cones which have light sensitive pigments. This effect is similar to when a photograph is taken. This phenomenon is called photo-bleaching. It will take a little while before subsiding. If it persists beyond an 2 hours then you should have your eyes checked. If the spots are associated with light flashes and/ or painful red eye then you should go to an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. If you have a history of glaucoma or previous eye surgeries then you should get an ophthalmologist appointment to have your eyes checked, just to be on the safe side.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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