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I looked at a tubelight for 20 seconds now i got the positive afterimage for 3 minutes which i can see when i blink and negative after image for a longer times almost twenty minutes or more its visible only when i blink
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Please u should mention your visual status of both eyes.
If vision of eyes are normal then positive & negative images perception after focussing on bright object is usual phenomenon.
It is memory of brain regarding past object perception for longer periods.
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There is no worry about positive & negative images perception for longer time.
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yoga practices for concentration like 'Bhramari ' May be helpful to you.
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Dr. Snehal Malu
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Yavatmal
Dry eye might be the cause
Please consult online for further management
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cold compression 3 times a day
lubricants
reduce screen time if long
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Sangli
Please consult for detail evaluation
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl use lubricant eye drops. Pl consult.
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Dr. Pavitra
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Chennai
It might be because of photosensitivity due to dry eyes.
Sudden bright light exposure can cause these symptoms
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consult online for further evaluation
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Try to take breaks in digital screen exposure.
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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