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Frequent flashes of light
I had under gone barrage laser for retinal lattice with hole in both eyes. The green laser treatment is done two times in both eyes in a break of 10 days. After 1st treatment i used to see some floaters & no flashes of light, took antioxidant tablet and lubricating eye drop. After 10 days the 2nd treatment was carried out which i think a bit painfull in left eye where holes appeared more. After the 2nd the treatment in a span of 5 days i used to see flashes of light at the corner of left eye more in a day. Is this flashes of light continuing a danger sign or is it normal? Please guide me
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Floaters are common after laser which is due to pigment release. Laser could lead to posterior vitreous detachment which can be the cause of flashes. However, you need a complete retinal evaluation to rule out any unlasered tears or holes which can lead to further retinal problems.
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