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For the last couple of months, I'm having some kind of visual disturbances in my eyes. I'm seeing a black spot in my vision which is coming and going lasting for 3 seconds, then a single flickering spot sometimes, then seeing a kind of white image with little brightness in different shapes, then a black shadow same like the white image I mentioned

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Hi . You have done a detailed eye check..nothing wrong in that. Various visual phenomenon are part and parcel of migraine aura ...you cant do much about it. Ignore Also add some deep breathing exerc ...  Read More

When i open my eyes i see black flashes for a second than disappear. I also have vitreous detachment in eyes. But 'what are' these black flashes ?

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Hello Flashes are not black...this could be due to floater. This is benign and don't need treatment Only way to get rid of it is to avoid it ...  Read More

Seeing black spot in vision after seeing bright light such as sun instantly black spot appears and already I am suffering from floater and dry eyes ,,,in examination doctor told all normal but still fatigue and some time bright shadow appears after after using tablet or any screen device why??

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Pl use Refresh tears eye drops, 2drops 3times a day.,and ocugold, 1tab per day after food in the night.pl do eye exercises. Pl consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

My doctors have given me an sos that the moment i see lightening in my vision i am to rush back to him, due to the liquefaction in my vitreous and black thready floaters. They developed just a few months back and anything i did not notice before gives me a huge scare that it might be lightening flash i am seeing. But what exactly is it, suddenly a

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Flashes of light are lightning streaks in field of vision occasional flashes of light are usually harmless. However, if you suddenly start seeing repeated flashes of light, this could be a serious p ...  Read More

Hi, I am 30 years old. From last week I am seeing black spots in my vision especially If go outdoor for daytime light. What may be the reason? I have nearest site 1.75 for both the eyes from last 8 years. I plan to consult optho anyway

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Hello Your symptoms are suggestive of floaters. These are Benign and no treatment is required. Having said that kindly get your retina examined once ...  Read More

Dear doctor Eye flashes in peripheral vision on and off since many months.. mostly left eye.. please suggest solution Thank you

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Eye flashes have to investigated.pl give detailed history of your vision,and glass power. Pl consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Hello, doctor. For last 3-5 Months, I can see things like spider web in my vision while flashing torchlight. The spider web get vanished instantly from my vision as soon as I turn of torchlight. Why it is happening?

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This is called Entoptic Imagery. You actually see the blood vessels of your retina as they cast a shadow on the Neuro sensory part of retina. No need to worry. Just get your retina examined by an eye ...  Read More

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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T Please consult retina specialist opinion ...  Read More

From last 2 days, while moving my left eyeball I am getting a flash infront of me before vision. Could you help me out what is the problem. As I can see clearly. i recommended a doctor and he provided me an eye drop names Nepaflam. Is it helpful?

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It might be due to some non specific inflammation. Please use the drops doctor has prescribed. You are likely to have relief. ...  Read More

Hi I'm seeing sudden flashes and vision problems. I think I need immediate attention. Please help. Thank you.

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Please consult a retina specialist. ...  Read More

Eye pain Watery eyes Heavy Ness feeling tired all time Head painn Migraines pain Burning sensation Light hurt me Sunlight hurt Black out Vision blurry some times

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All these symptom of your‘s pointing towards uncorrected eye power or execessive strain to eyes ( especially near work) or increase in screen time ( dry eye) all those blurry vison, sensitivity to li ...  Read More

For the past 2 months I've been seeing these flashes of light in the corner of my both eyes occasionally once or twice a day or week (I don't wear any glasses). Last month (19/11/25) I got my eyes checked and the doctor said I've 6/6 vision and there's no retinal detachment in my dilation exam and gave me a few drop for my eyes to keep it wet/moist

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Please consult local ophthalmologist ...  Read More

I had a brief episode of black vision lasting about 5–6 seconds. I did not collapse or lose full consciousness and recovered on my own. It happened during thinking about my future when I was in lying position both hands of mine were on my chest There was no severe chest pain or palpitations. ECGs done afterward were normal.

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You need to get your ECG done for any high risk features And need consultation from a cardiologist ...  Read More

I had a brief episode of black vision lasting about 5–6 seconds. I did not collapse or lose full consciousness and recovered on my own. It happened during deep thinking my both hands were on my chest There was no severe chest pain or palpitations. ECGs done afterward were normal. ONE MORE THING I NIGHT I EATEN NUTRI HAD LITTLE GAS This h

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I was lying down and my both hand were on my chest for prolonged period, also I was thinking deeply about my future then i experience dizziness and vision black out for 2 seconds ALTHOUGH DOCTOR SAID I HAD CHEST INFECTION I DONE MY EGC 4 TIME TO CHECK WHETHER IT WAS HEART PROBLEM OR NOT BJT IT WAS NORMAL

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It's due to stress n anxiety. Take treatment for chest infection. Adv Cbc esr crp Don't panic. ...  Read More

Seeing black small aged or milia type condition under my eye from last one month. When touched it feels like dried cells formed and irritates while touching

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Undergo laser removal therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

From past three years I am seeing flashes of light like a white shinny light moving in the edges of vision multiple times a day daily for few seconds. I see them in one eye at time but I see them in both eyes when I sneeze. Mostly flashes happen in both eyes but in different times.during sneeze they move in circular motion but only in the edges of

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Already answered. These r some times normal with sneez few drops of tear in eye so flashes r common as i also experience. U can consult ophthalmologist.. ...  Read More

I am seeing flashes of light like a white ball of flashing light moving in peripheral vision randomly for split of seconds in both eyes... My retina specialist said my retina is fine.. Even my MRI came out normal with no abnormalities as it is suspected by a neurologist as he found my symptoms connected to occipital seizure... But everything went o

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When i cover one of my eyes and stare at the centre dot in the Amsler Grid, my vision is slowly turn black but when i blink it becomes normal... This is happening only for a couple of seconds. This has never happened before to me. So, I wanted to know why? . Past condition with my eye- - I sometimes see flashes in my eye but I got my retina chec

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I am seeing white ⚪shinny flash moving in the side of my eyes...my retina is fine...i m seeing these flashes in both eyes throughout day.....is this the sign of brain damage or anything like oxygen deprivation.?..

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Not exactly but more related to eye. ...  Read More

I am seeing floters for 4-5 years they are sometimes prominent sometimes not. Will I go blind ?? Did retina exam 6 months ago they said if you see flashes or floters I have to come to them asap Saw flashes 2 times 4 months ago !!! Will I go blind in future??

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Are you Myopic. Pl have regular retinal exams.pl consult Retina specialist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

I am having foot blackness due to wearing sandal and the worst part related to my elbow is one of my elbow is black. What should I do?

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It can be cleared...Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

Why does my vision suddenly go black when I stand up??? Any medication or what should I do now??? Thanks.

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My baby is 5 and half months old. -Does black and white flash cards really useful for baby? And -Water mat for tummy time really useful? Please suggest Doctor.

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Anything which helps stimulate the child is good for environment. At 5.5mnths, they will need visual stimulation from their environment for aiding brain growth. Tummy time with any kind of comfortabl ...  Read More

I am seeing very brief dim lighting type flash in right eye when i move my eyes left right near white wall or background. I have floaters for more than 2 years now but this flashes things is new. Its not always but only seen when moving eyes and only in right eye. Also, when sitting below bulb or in not that bright environment. Could this be seriou

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IT indicates, some Retinal problem. Pl do not neglect. Pl consult Retina specialist. ...  Read More

When covering one eye and staring out the other, a big black circle appears over my vision. It goes away when I blink sometimes. I’m very scared. What is this? i did eye check up all my results are normal. OCT scan test is done..my retina is also good. this happen only in my left eye... what may be the reason.. the specialist cant rule out th

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These type of symptoms might appear due to hypoglycemia or partial hypoxia Please have healthy and nutritious diet and keep your room well ventilated.. While working on computer, laptop or mobile. Gi ...  Read More

When i cover my right eye and stare at something the central slowly turn black ..but when i blink it becomes normal.. this is very noticeable when i stare at amsler grid. it did eye check up..they did OCT Scan said my nerves are fine..what may be the reason problems i have.. 1.shadow floaters like black. 2.yellowish vision sometimes its like flicke

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Get your retina checked by nearby Ophthalmologist. These are floaters and flashes that u r experiencing. ...  Read More

I'm 28 year old female with IT job which is mainly a digital screen based. Two years ago I got diagnosed with posterior vitreous detachment even though my myopia is just -2.25. We don't know the reason but it just happened and I got checked by the opthalmologist just in case in regular intervals. He advised me that unless I am seeing flashes of lig

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Flashes are typically sudden lightening seen with or without movement of the eye. Sudden increase in the number of floaters is also a warning sign. Instead of getting anxious, it's better to get a rou ...  Read More

I was seeing flashes of light. I went for eye exams my eye pressure was 22 and 23 doctor said my eyes are normal after examining my eyes with machine and my vision was also normal. He said I am. Normal just dry eyes but why my pressure was high then? He seemed very casual towards me. I am worried about high IOP. but doctor is not concerned

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Trust him or change him. Don't blame him ...  Read More

I gone through topography test for lasik. They used bright lights for that. After completion, I observed big grey spot in vision for 5 minutes. Slowly disappeared. First time observed. Usually I observing small disturbances (lines or dots) with bright lights from vehicles for last 12 months. Any major concern?

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Hi, It is a normal phenomenon. There is nothing to worry about it. It occurs due to bleaching of retinal (vision) cells after exposure to bright light. It generally settles on its own. ...  Read More

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