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What Causes Flashes Of Light In The Field Of Vision?
I suddenly am experiencing visual flashing lights (pointed multi-color) primarily on the left side of vision field, but through both eyes (I ve closed each eye and still see flashing lights on the left side). It s happening while looking at computer or away from the computer. There is no pain. What can this be?
Tue, 30 Oct 2018
Hello,
Flashes of light in the vision is a pathological condition.
It may be seen in cataract or vitreous detachment or retinal tears or glaucoma or a migraine.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Please consult your ophthalmologist immediately he will do fundoscopy and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Flashes of light in the vision is a pathological condition.
It may be seen in cataract or vitreous detachment or retinal tears or glaucoma or a migraine.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Please consult your ophthalmologist immediately he will do fundoscopy and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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