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What Causes Yellow Flash Of Light In The Vision?

Ok, thanks. Recently I had an eye exam and everything was great. A couple of days ago I started seeing a tiny yellow flash of light at the top left of my left eye. I notice it more at night but that makes sense because it is dark out. It only happens 3 or 4 times a night, I think, but I am concerned. What could it be a symptom of? Is it related to my optic nerve? I am 67 years old, exercise regularly, eat well and otherwise I am in really good health. Thank you.
Mon, 12 Aug 2019
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Hello,

Flashes of light may happen with age but any changes from the usual norm for a patient should warrant an examination. In your case, I would recommend you to have a slit lamp examination to rule out retinal detachment.

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

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
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What Causes Yellow Flash Of Light In The Vision?

Hello, Flashes of light may happen with age but any changes from the usual norm for a patient should warrant an examination. In your case, I would recommend you to have a slit lamp examination to rule out retinal detachment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician