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What Causes Flashing Of Lights Around The Vision Field And Migraine Headache?
i AM SUDDENLY EXPERIENCING STRANGE BAND OF FLASHING/MOVING LIGHTS AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF MY VISION FIELD. tHEY SEEMS TO BE COLORED AND MOVE FROM BOTTOM OF VISION FIELD TO TOP? Both eyes. (sorry for the capitalization in first part) I have experienced migraines in the past and have used Imitrex, but haven t had a migraine for at least a year, and am not experiencing any pain. Thank you
Mon, 1 Aug 2016
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This needs immediate evaluation since it may indicate a partial or a full retinal detachment. You need an urgent exam by an ophthalmologist since treatment will prevent permanent vision impairment
This needs immediate evaluation since it may indicate a partial or a full retinal detachment. You need an urgent exam by an ophthalmologist since treatment will prevent permanent vision impairment
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