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What Causes Light Flashes In The Line Of Vision?
I just looked up some symptoms that say it could be retinal detachment, I had eye surgery about 10 years ago that was to repair damage from a nail inpaling my cornea and my pupil was trying to plug the crack. Would this be what is causing me to see light streaks when I move my eye from side to side even when my eyelid is closed?
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Hello,
Flashes of light in front of eyes are usually caused by retinal detachment. A previous retinal surgery can be the predisposing factor.
I suggest you consult your ophthalmologist for clinical assessment and thus management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri , Pathologist and Microbiologist
Flashes of light in front of eyes are usually caused by retinal detachment. A previous retinal surgery can be the predisposing factor.
I suggest you consult your ophthalmologist for clinical assessment and thus management.
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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