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What Causes Flashes Of Light In Vision Along With Eye Irritation?

I started having flashing lights in the vision of my left eye. It s not constant, but annoying when I have it. Just wondering what happened and what may have caused this. First thought I had an eyelash in my eye and tried washing it out and then my eye became irritated. Had this for almost two days.
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Hi...
Welcome to HCM..
Flashes of light can be due to any breaks in the retina if you are a myope..
These can be due to tiredness or stress over eye also..
Do consult an ophthalmologist for complete eye examination including peripheral retinal evaluation..
Take care..
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What Causes Flashes Of Light In Vision Along With Eye Irritation?

Hi... Welcome to HCM.. Flashes of light can be due to any breaks in the retina if you are a myope.. These can be due to tiredness or stress over eye also.. Do consult an ophthalmologist for complete eye examination including peripheral retinal evaluation.. Take care..