Brief Answer:
This requires examination of retina to rule out retinal problems.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic

I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.

I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that you are having symptoms of flashes of lights from the corner of the eye in the peripheral vision area.

The common cause for flashes of light is age related condition of the vitreous in the form of posterior vitreous detachment and age related vitreous degeneration.
This will not cause any problem and it will decrease slowly and no need to be worried about it.

But some times this is known to be associated with retinal tear. Retinal tear requires laser treatment to prevent development of retinal detachment and other complications.

Hence routinely for all people with sudden onset of flashes of light I advice evaluation by indirect ophthalmoscopy to rule out any problem in the peripheral retina like retinal tear.

Hence I advice you to consult your ophthalmologist for examination of the eye by indirect ophthalmoscopy to rule out retinal conditions which may require treatment to prevent further complications.


Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you

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Brief Answer:
You need to consult ophthalmologist as early as possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow up question.

Since the flashes of light is sudden in onset you need to consult your ophthalmologist for evaluation.
Waiting is advised in case of gradual onset with floaters.

In your case I would suggest for examination by a ophthalmologist as early as possible.

Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you

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