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What Causes Floaters In The Field Of Vision?

Im an RN first assistant in surgery. I have recently become a diver. Yesterday I began to notice tiny flashes of light in my left eye peripherally. It went away after a few min but has recently returned. I am 56, healthy, normal weight, slightly elevated B/P occasionally.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Hello,

The appearance of flashes of light in front of eyes could be due to retinal detachment. However, I suggest you consult your ophthalmologist at the earliest for clinical assessment and thus treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri , Pathologist and Microbiologist
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What Causes Floaters In The Field Of Vision?

Hello, The appearance of flashes of light in front of eyes could be due to retinal detachment. However, I suggest you consult your ophthalmologist at the earliest for clinical assessment and thus treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shailja Puri , Pathologist and Microbiologist