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Flash spots in vision when getting up
Since yesterday if I am lying in bed and suddenly getting up lot of spots of flashes i see in my vision for a few seconds. They subside in some seconds. I am worried about it. Are they normal or require appointment with a doctor?
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
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Please consult retina specialist opinion
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Better to get dilated retina examination by local ophthalmologist
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
These flashes while sudden eye movements are very normal. Happens to everyone.
It is due to the movement of a gel called vitreous inside the eye.
But a dilated retina evaluation should be done on the safer side.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is always better to consult ophthalmologist for getting flashes at young age.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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