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What Causes Flashes Of Light In The Vision?

3:40 , I was painitng white baseboards sitting on the floor and saw little stars flashing, more like twinkling stars. small size, smaller eraser looking straight ahead at a white wall took me by surprise. lasting about 30 sec or little more. Female age 64
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
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Ophthalmologist,  's  Response
itis degenarative condition on retina causing such problem. can be tear hole or peripheral detachment for which fundus examination preferabily n direct oph thalmoscope is required for wider field.
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Ophthalmologist,  Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash's  Response
can be degenerative changes in retina like hole tear and detachment. consult retina surgeon for examination and advise regarding photo coagulation and use of laser beam for sealing detachment.
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What Causes Flashes Of Light In The Vision?

itis degenarative condition on retina causing such problem. can be tear hole or peripheral detachment for which fundus examination preferabily n direct oph thalmoscope is required for wider field.