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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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You have to undergo certain tests.pl consult Ophthalmologist, Retina specialist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  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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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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Hi, As the lattice degeneration has already been lasered, there is little risk of retina detaching, sometimes the spots which you see in front of your eye also called as floaters do not cause any majo ...  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

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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Hello Your symptoms are suggestive of myokymia Most common cause is stress It usually resolve without treatment Having said that it is provisional diagnosis.kindly consult local ophthalmologist if pro ...  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

After closing my bathroom light last night and going into the passage I see white light flickering for few seconds. I checked it again and same thing happened at the same place. Just got high number glasses(3+) for distant vision about 9-10 days ago. Please help?

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If there is some thing wrong u should see those flashes of light anytime. But anyhow better to see doctor once. Peripheral retina need to be examined ...  Read More

From 4 days I am seeing light flickering....it is for both eyes...but it is not constant for whole time...some time I see light flickering...some time not... And the reason of my this vision problem is this...when I feel angry ..I tightened my jaw and teeth...I did these kind of thing for around 2 years...6 months back I noticed light flickering...

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Pl consult. ...  Read More

My left eye has been flickering for 3 days. Some say it is a bad omen but i haven't got good sleep and have been stressed for 3 days? What is the reason

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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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Dryness might be the cause ...  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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It can be myokymia. Avoid caffeine and ensure proper sleep. You can try lubricating eye drops. If it still persists comsult a local ophthalmologist. ...  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 online consultation for your concern ...  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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Yes.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  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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Pl take Balanced diet and good sleep. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  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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It's preferable that you consult local ophthalmologist for complete eye examination ...  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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Consult nearby ophthalmologist. ...  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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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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Ice compress Get adequate rest and sleep Avoid contact with dust and air pollution Reduce screen time and caffeine intake Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  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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May be due to stress,and strain. Pl have Balanced diet.Adequate sleep. Pl have vision test. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  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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Destress, get adequate sleep, reduce caffeine intake, you can try ice compresses. Consult sos ...  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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Pl take rest,balanced diet.pl take tab.calcium,and bcomplex, regularly. Pl reduce screen time. Pl do Yoga,meditation and pranayama. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  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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Need examination for proper diagnosis. Consult physically with local 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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Mam send the report ...  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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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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Sure. Consultation needed. ...  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

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