HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Do Flashes Of Light In Peripheral Vision Indicate?

default
Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015
Question: I'm concerned i may have a retinal tear. ...i had flashes of light in my peripheral vision and a sudden dramatic increase in floaters about 6 hours ago. The floaters were like a giant ink blob. ....after the initial onset - my vision is foggy. ...this is only in one eye. The fogginess could be tinny floaters in my entire vision. That is what it seems to be when i squint my eye.

I slept for a few hours. ..it 2:30 am here. ..and the fogginess, floaters, and peripheral floaters are all occurring. ..
doctor
Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
floaters

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us .
You have to get hold of a retina specialist and a retinal expert will be available just now is doubtful.
Till you get an appointment rest is the mainstay of treatment. There is a tear with a small hemorrhage which appears to you as bunch of floaters.This is to be investigated and managed.
Any further query in this regard,please do get back to me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. N K Mishra

Ophthalmologist

Practicing since :1977

Answered : 1297 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Ophthalmologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Do Flashes Of Light In Peripheral Vision Indicate?

Brief Answer: floaters Detailed Answer: My dear, Thanks for sending your query to us . You have to get hold of a retina specialist and a retinal expert will be available just now is doubtful. Till you get an appointment rest is the mainstay of treatment. There is a tear with a small hemorrhage which appears to you as bunch of floaters.This is to be investigated and managed. Any further query in this regard,please do get back to me.