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What Causes Flashes Of Light In The Line Of Vision?
Hi. I literally just sat down to watch tv with my kids and a small flashing circle appeared in my view. It appears when I close my eyes so I don’t think its related to sight (I have 20/20 vision recently checked). The circle of lights flashing is continuing to expand and is affecting my vision. What the heck do you think this is? - Side note I was in a car accident in the past month and I’ve had a mild to moderate headache consistanty since the 20th of Feb. Have neck pain and narrowing of c5-6
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
Hello,
This is a scintillating scotoma of migraine. This may be precipitated by head injury. This will require extensive treatment if such attacks occur repeatedly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. N.K. Mishra
This is a scintillating scotoma of migraine. This may be precipitated by head injury. This will require extensive treatment if such attacks occur repeatedly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. N.K. Mishra
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