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I have been experiencing #1 flickering of whole of the vision (while sitting in a room, bulb appears to be turning off and on rapidly) #2 floaters #3 flashes Although doctors told me everything is fine. Why my vision is flickering?

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Hello Difficult to comment without proper examination Kindly get retina examination done ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with retinal swelling. my doc said it can be managed and gave me theragran h multi vitamin and tears naturale eyedrops also he said its due to excessive screen time. I took these meds for some time than stopped cuz i was not satisfied. My right eye is fine but vision in my left eye is affected i cant see the details and when i look

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Please physically consult retina specialist . ...  Read More

I have vision flickering issue while lying down at night and when i woke up. It lasts for few seconds. Had dialated eye exam doctor found nothing. I am afraid and frustrated. I have lattice degeneration in one eye for which i had laser treatment. But this flickering issue isn't going. It is from 4 months.

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If the laser treatment was more than an year ago, go for a re check up, otherwise use vitamin supplements and reduce screen time ...  Read More

Good day!! I have vision flickering problem when i wake up and open my eyes in Morning for few seconds. Sometimes in one eye and sometimes both. I consulted with retinologist and he found lettice degeneration in right eye and for that i had laser treatment. But it still didn't resolve my flickering issue. I have mild dry eyes too. I had dialated e

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Since u have already seen a retina specialist and treatment has been done,Please allow it to settle. U will have to get used to it. It will wear off gradually. But continue the follow up as advised. ...  Read More

Hello Sir/Mam I have been experiencing a flickering spot in my vision of right eye for a couple of months. It is like something sparkling. There are no grey or black areas and this spot is not visible much when I go outdoors or in sun. It is apparent when seeing a light coloured background. I went to the opthalmologist and had funduscopy, slit lam

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Hi, If you've been examined by 2 ophthalmologist and all the above mentioned tests are normal, then you need not worry. Just go for regular annual eye check up. ...  Read More

Suddenly I am experiencing little blurry vision in my right eye from yesterday. What could be the cause of it?

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Please go for a comprehensive eye checkup asap ...  Read More

My right eye is flickering from last few days.i feel it often and feel flickering and feel uncomfortable

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U may require an opthalmologist opinion. ...  Read More

Good morning doctor My skin above the left ear and in the head of the left side flickers frequently is that any serious. Sometimes my left eyebrow. What is the problem with flickering can't be stopped?

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Twitching of the eyebrows or eyelids or other parts of the body can occur from time to time. It will subside by itself. No special treatment needed. ...  Read More

What is the reason behind this eye flickering, do i need to get it checked, my eye is been flickering from past few days and its so irritating... plzz help

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This flickering is usually due to mental stress or nutritional deficiency or sleeplessness or overexposure or nerve irritation or dryness etc please identify the cause and follow accordingly. ...  Read More

My left eye is flickering for more than 3 weeks now. Anything I should be worried about ?

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Hello Your symptoms are suggestive of myokymia Most common cause is stress This will resolve with time Having said that it is provisional diagnosis Kindly consult local ophthalmologist ...  Read More

My right eye is flickering on and off for few days. I use spectacles as well and my lenses are cylindrical. It flickers for some time and then stops. This happens frequently now. Is it something serious or nerves related ?

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Destress, get adequate sleep Consult sos ...  Read More

My Mother is feeling flickering sensation in left eye since many days sometimes few times a day or sometimes in 2 or 3 days. Her eye is doesn't actually flicker but she feels the sensation.

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Hi This could be due to over stress or sleeplessness or little nervous weakness.Rest and enough sleep and lubricants can give little relief but we should examine in detail.Can consult for further assi ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, my left eye is twitching randomly many times in a day since last 25 days. I have a history of low b12 and vitamin D and 2 year back at the time of delivery doctor prescribed me supracal K and vitamin 12 medicine. Which I started taking again and noticed that my eye flickering got less... But it's still there and thats irritating me... A

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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Sir...my left has been flickering for one year continually. ..which irritating a lot...using dry eye drops but no usr... Pl suggest any remidy ...is any further complication?? Pl suggest good medicine Regards Prakash

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Many factors are responsible for flickering Stay hydrated Reduce stress Limit caffine intake. Please consult for detail evaluation. ...  Read More

My son is just 4 years old and seems he is continuosly flickering his eyes in some interval .can i go to see a doctor ?

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Please consult nearby ophthalmologist. ...  Read More

My son is frequently flickering his eyes seems some kind of discomfort .when i ask him if his eyes are irritating he say no. What is the possible cause .Should I see en Eye doctor for him

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Take adequate rest. Check for any refractive error . If you have more screen time take frequent breaks inbetween ,blink more. Can use lubricating eyedrops. You can visit nearby ophthalmologist . ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder since last August 2023 and still now continuing the medicines...just few days back i have reduced the medicine dose from 100 mg to 10 mg...in these months, i have undergone a lot of side effects...indigestion, vomiting, constipation..now i have been suffering from a horrible issue..that is i

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Please visit nearby ophthalmologist for detail evaluation. ...  Read More

Today evening, I suddenly developed blurry vision in my left eye. It was concentrated in the lower part of my vision only. Difficult to describe, but it seems like my vision was overlapping and flickering. I got anxious and started getting panic attack. after one hour, the symptoms subsided and my vision became normal. I want to know why did it hap

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Please consult local ophthalmologist for complete eye examination ...  Read More

Mode of conception: IVF LMP 23rd July Embroyo Transfer : 11th of August Scan done on 11th of sep: GA 7weeks Gsd 2.40cm Crl 0.31cm 5weeks 6days Cardiac flicker seen Is the report concerning ? Can crl and ga dates differ? Only cardiac flicker seen at 7 weeks

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Not concerning crl and ga dates same thing ...  Read More

Since 2 weekes everyday my eyelid is flickering. ( No issue with closing just flickering) and littl bit burning. Pls advice what to do.

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You can do ice compresses, Destress, get adequate sleep. Consult sos ...  Read More

My right eye is flickering continuous from 5 days. No pain but it is disturbing. I don't wear glasses.

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Hi, It could be due to stress, inadequate sleep. Destress, get adequate sleep , reduce caffeine intake, ice compresses ...  Read More

Dr My right eye is flickering continuously It's been more than 10 days Plz advise as i will be grateful There is no other problem i have

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May be due to stress and strain.pl take tab.shelcal 500mg, 1tab per day in the night after food. Have Nutritous diet, and adequate sleep.Have Refraction. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evalua ...  Read More

Since one month,on and off my right eye keeps flickering,I don't know what's the reason,it is unusual..,except this ,I don't observe any problem ..but flickering has become very frequent now a days

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Could be due to micronutrient deficiency or stress. Destress, get adequate sleep, reduce caffeine intake, ice compresses. Consult online or offline to start medication. ...  Read More

Undergone right eye cataract surgery in October 2014,since the last few months facing problem of vision .It appears like seeing throughout mild fog. What could be the cause and remedies. Thanks

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Mostly likely it is a posterior capsular opacification - for this preferably consult with a nearby Ophthalmologist ...  Read More

What means cardic flicker seen in ultrasound in 5 week praganancy could u tell me m not able to understand

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Connect please ...  Read More

Hello since a month my left eye is flickering, What could be the issue ?? What need to be done ?? Kindly advise. Thank you

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

For several days I have been having blurry vision occasionally ( sometimes it's ok but sometimes I feel blurry vision) I feel whenever I eat curd or milk I feel this blurry vision or head ache, some kind of stomach blotted ness I have already consulted eye doctors 2-3 they did some tests with instruments that concluded everything normal But I am

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

Hi, my right eye getting flicker and it seems some neurological but not sure. Had in past checked my as well from eye doctor but number was never change it still 0.25 in both eyes but not sure if need to consult neuroligist. Please suggest

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Hello You can consult a Neurologist if the problem is for many weeks. ...  Read More

It's been more than 20 days my left under eye area (not the whole eye) is flickering non stop be it morning or night all through the day. It is very uncomfortable.

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Destress, get adequate sleep, reduce caffeine intake. Can take tablet neurobion once a day for 30days ...  Read More

Hello Dr, my eye get flicker on own once in a while . Mostly right one.Pls suggest next steps for remedy.

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Occasional eye twitches are common.Underlying health conditions like stress, fatigue, caffeine, and eye irritation may make symptoms of eye twitching worse. ...  Read More

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