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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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Most cases they are harmless. However, a detailed examination is required. Kindly visit an ophthalmologist ...  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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If it's offAnd on Then it might be nonpathological. But if it persists then consult a retina specialist. ...  Read More

I am experiencing small white flashes in the peripheral of my left eye for 7-8 times a day with very little eye pain.I am experiencing it for 3 months.

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please get your fundus exam done by an ophthalmologist nearby. ...  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

I am seeing white flashes in one eye for 1 year.It is continuously increasing from past 15 days.Kindly guide

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Hello I would recommend you to consult local ophthalmologist and get retina examination done ...  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

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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It is always better to consult ophthalmologist for getting flashes at young age.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  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

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

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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Pl consult at the earliest ...  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 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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Peripheral vision can be due to uncontrolled eye pressure with increase in damage to the nerve, Given the history of RD and cataract sx, the chances of PCO are high, get a dilated exam and IOP measure ...  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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You will need to be seen by an 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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Hello there, I am cerebral palsy patient due to small blood clot in my left brain which happened when I was one and half month old. Few months ago, I have been experiencing white flashes in my right eye frequently and sometimes in left eye, some days ago, I did consulted one doctor regarding this issue, after checking my eyes, she said it's comple

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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

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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Please consult local retina specialist ...  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 see White flash of dots after coughing in right eye I have got my retina examined by 2 doctors but no tear..I have myopia In right eye Number is 3.25 & in left eye 2.5.

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Get your retina evaluated every 6 months. Until there is any treatable lesion. No intervention is needed. ...  Read More

For the past few weeks my right eye drifts outwards when closely looking into the mirror. It comes back to position when I wear my glasses or close my left eye. While wearing glasses it moves a little but comes back to position. The drifting does not happen when left eyes is closed or covered. I also get floaters and flashes from both eyes separate

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Hello sir, after reading your complaints, its better to get tested by local ophthalmologist ...  Read More

When blinking keeping one eye covered, staring at the wall in dim light does anyone notice cracks in peripheral vision? What can it be.. Can dry eyes cause it?

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Dry eye is not cause Get retina examination done ...  Read More

I had done barrage laser for retinal lattice with multiple holes 1 month ago, i used to see some light at the corner of the left eye but the doctor told me jelly is pulling that is why you are noticing it. But after a month i used to see flashes round of the peripheral vision sometime. Recently on 27.08.202 i had visited the nearest opthomologist f

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Once the retinal healing is complete, flashes will go away after sometime. Till then just ignore them and don’t be nervous ...  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

Is any chances to get free from flashes and floaters or it results in vision loss..please answer regarding this

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Do get your retina checked at your nearest retina clinic . It's not an emergency if the floaters & flashes are not recent but a dilated retinal evaluation is needed . You can get it done once the ...  Read More

Hello Sir I don't have any problem but can you tell me what the flashes of light in the vision and how the flashes of light looks like but I don't have any problem I am just asking you.

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Hi, It is a subjective phenomenon. you feel sometimes a crescent like lightening come and go, can happen repeatedly. that's how patients describe it. ...  Read More

I have been occassionally experiencing flashing white dots at the outer end of both the eyes. They look like white pearls falling down along the outer edge of the eyes. Is this something serious.

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Hello Though this does not seem serious but i would recommend retina examination ...  Read More

I have floaters and i am 26. My doctors havr diagnosed me with PVD in March this year with nothing else after dilated exam. They have asked me to come back if I see flashes of light or lightening in vision too frequently. Although I only experienced something similar once or may be twice, but I am not sure. However, i was looking at the ceiling and

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Hi...your doctor has guided you perfectly. And no need to worry about this development ....harmless...ignore ! ...  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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Hello. Your symptoms are suggestive of flashes. Please don't panic Just follow instructions of your ophthalmologist Please feel free to discuss in detail ...  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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Hello Yes...your symptoms are suggestive of flashes. I would recommend you to get retina examined ...  Read More

I have been suffering from dry eye and computer vision syndrome for the past month. I also have developed a few floaters, 4-5 in right eye and 1-2 in left eye. I'm ALOs myopic for -2 and -2.25 in left and right eye respectively. Now the doctor has asked me to ignore floaters unless I see lightning streaks or flashing in my vision. But unfortunately

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Floaters are usually nonpathological.please learn to omit them since got your fundus examination done and your retina is ok hence you need not to worry. ...  Read More

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