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Could Macular Degeneration And Glaucoma Cause A Flash In The Eye?

I have just noticed that when I look to the left or blink I see a half circle flash line in my left eye on the outer left side. Macular Degeneration runs on both sides of my family and glucoma on my mothers side of family. Do I need immediate examination or can I wait until tomorrow morning as it is 1:25 am.
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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You can see doctor tomorrow. There is nothing alarming.Tomorrow your vision of both the eyes to be recorded.Tension of both eyes to be taken.Fundus is to be examined to see the status of macula.Since there is no redness or pain so there is no emergency.After seeing the result of recommended test the eye doctor can decide treatment.
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Could Macular Degeneration And Glaucoma Cause A Flash In The Eye?

You can see doctor tomorrow. There is nothing alarming.Tomorrow your vision of both the eyes to be recorded.Tension of both eyes to be taken.Fundus is to be examined to see the status of macula.Since there is no redness or pain so there is no emergency.After seeing the result of recommended test the eye doctor can decide treatment.