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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 I m experiencing flashes in peripheral view, small flashes, lights in view since many months One month back i had flash and half vission issue for half an hour.. Please suggest what to do, im worried.

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Kindly consult retina specialist as soon as possible ...  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

I have had flashes in corner of left eye since yesterday.these flashes last for a second and disappear

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Hello I would recommend you to consult local retina specialist and get proper retina examination done ...  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'm having extreme anxiety. I had my eyes check about a month ago and I've been seeing occasional flashes of dots that are white then go away. Is this normal?

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please do hot foamentation. put lubricant eye drops 2to3 times daily e.g. teardrop. ...  Read More

Seeing lights when i look around... i wear glasses and have tonsilitus! Its scaring me.

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Hello I can understand your concern but it is very difficult to comment without examining you Kindly consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done ...  Read More

I got hit with a ball on the eye. After 5 days I am experiencing flashing lights in the corner of my eye .

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Hello I would recommend you to consult local retina specialist ...  Read More

Hi, I was at a club last night. I faced dizziness when they switched on flashing strobe lights. Felt like disoriented and feeling of falling down. It's only with these lights I feel dizzy. What can be the cause?

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Kindly consult once for discussion ...  Read More

Every now and again I see blinding lights in both eyes. It’s feels almost as tho someone flashes a light directly into your eye and removes it and for the next few minutes you are temporarily blinded. However mine occurs for more than half an hour and I see zig zag lines also.

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please get your fundus exam done by an op hthalmologist nearby. ...  Read More

I am 38yr old male & my both eyes have RD history (2 years back) & since then doctor has advised me to use pressure control eyes drops which I am using in both the eyes. Then I developed cataract in both eyes & I got my both eyes operated this year in January & after that my vision was good in both the eyes ; later eye pressure of left eye got 35 w

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Definitely yag cap to be done. Then a thorough discussion evaluation and visual field testing at eye hospital ...  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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2 days ago suffered sudden bluriness in my left eye peripheral vision and headache. The episode lasted for an hour and then the vision got normal but since then I have in heaviness in my head n fatigue. I went to chc today where my IOP checked through air puf test- 14 n 15.. n fundus examination done. They said everything seems okay culd be migrai

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May require neurophysician opinion for migraine as retina seems normal , but once get detail evaluation at other eye centre as told by nearby ophthalmologist for fundus. ...  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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Better to get dilated retina examination by local ophthalmologist ...  Read More

In my right eye, I lost sight in my peripheral vision for about 35-40 mins. All I could see was (waves)can't even describe it properly. This is the second time it has happened. I checked my sugar (fasting)-- 94. Please tell me why and how this happened.

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Hi, Please consult local ophthalmologist for complete eye examination. ...  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

Doctor, For 2-3 Months, I Can See Spider Web (Purkinje Tree) in My Eye While Flashing Torchlight/Flashlight in My Eye. As Soon As I Remove The Torchlight/Flashlight, I Don't See The Purkinje Tree Anymore. I Can Only See This When I Flash Torchlight/Flashlight in My Eye. Is It Normal, Doctor? Please Help, Doctor.

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Yes this is totally normal It's the normal blood vessels of your eye which you are seeing while flashing torchlight. So don't worry. Stay safe ...  Read More

I am just beginning to go outdoors since today after the lockdown. I'm noticing that distant led bulbs and bike/car headlights are starbusting a little when they are about 30 feet ahead... Especially round shaped lights. I've always had light sensitivity. But this seems different. Is it because my eyes have only been exposed to fluorescent tubelig

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Sunburst could be due to dryness ...  Read More

Hello Sir, For past few months I am having strange sensation. I feel that things in my peripheral vision are moving. But when I look at them that are steady. It happens when I am walking as well. It feels like everything is changing its position as I am changing mine. When I move my head, I feel that things in my peripheral vision are also mov

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If Mri will solve the problem then get it done. ...  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

I have mild black floaters, From the past month. There are 4-5 in right eye and 2-3 in left. My myopia for left eye is -2 and for right eye is -2.25. I sometimes see streaks of lights in my vision when I rapidly move my eye. Is is flashes???

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Floaters are usually nonpathological.please learn to omit them but get your fundus examination done so as to exclude any retinal problem. ...  Read More

Hello there, Recently , sometimes I notice a flash of light kind in no particular shape at the corner of my both eyes. Also while I try to close my eyelids it feels sometimes. Note: I have low Hb right now, and taking tablets for the same.( No pregnancy) Is it a matter of concern? Last 15day back had conjunctivitis and had used antibiotic ointment

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Hello This could be due to generalized body weakness or flashes I would recommend you to consult local retina specialist and get retina examined once ...  Read More

Suddenly lost peripheral vision and had sharp pain in a fingertip. Fingertip became very warm too. This has happened once before, I regained my vision and the pain disappeared on its own too

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Hello It is very difficult to comment without examining you I would recommend you to consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done ...  Read More

I see like little black dots that you can’t follow and disappear fast, you can’t keep your eye on them and I see like sparkles everywhere constantly. I’ve been seeing this for a few months now . Been to the eye doctor and nothing came up. Also see a little bit of foggy ness in my eyes

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Detail eye check up required www.icareclinic.in ...  Read More

When i see in the morning or in a light area i see heat waves like bounces in my vision as it does not occur in dark area please help sir or Ma'am why i facing it ... and i see this type of vision duting seeing street lights

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Seeing coloured halos around light is abnormal. If you see towards bright light or sunlight the feeling of glare is a normal phenomenon. However if you are very much worried then you may consult an op ...  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

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

The peripheral vision in my left eye has been blurring or becoming distorted. It isn't constant, but sometimes I notice it warping mildly and revert. It's almost the same visual sensation that occurs as if I've just rubbed my eyes. I also find that I only get headaches on the left side of my head. My vision also fades when I stand and I can hear m

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Hello These are not related symptoms Blurred vision could be due to refractive error I would recommend you to consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done Regards ...  Read More

Last Friday 7 days ago I lost peripheral vision in both eyes temporarily and a headache started on my right side that was excruciating when coughing. 7 days later I've had a headache at least 5 of the last 7 days which is not normal for me. Usually I never get them. 36 year old man

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I have been seeing brief white flashes of Lightning from the past two weeks. I am now also having a faded translucent vision.

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you must get your fundus exam done by an ophthalmologist nearby. ...  Read More

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