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Flash of light in eye sometimes

2017-09-28 06:11:56
She is seeing white floating spots sometimes. Not very often. Like a flash of light. What is this? Is it something serious ?
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You should consult retina specialist ,& if there is no retinal pathology , you should ignore it

Answered2017-09-29 00:44:36

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though it's not a big problem and usually nonpathological .but on the safer side you please get her fundus examination done by an ophthalmologist.

Answered2017-09-28 06:39:01

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