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What Causes Bright Flashing Lights In The Field Of Vision?
I am 62 , driving to the shop this morning I started seeing little sharp streaks of bright light, darting around what I was looking at, Almost like lighting, but single streaks. But 10 to 15 streaks in each eye while this was happening. It lasted for it seemed about 15 to 20 seconds. I thought I was going to have to pull over. But it did stop ? any idea
Fri, 12 Apr 2019
Hello,
We have to rule out possible causes like vitreous related problems.
If symptoms persist better to consult an ophthalmologist and get evaluated.
A detailed evaluation is required to find out the exact cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
We have to rule out possible causes like vitreous related problems.
If symptoms persist better to consult an ophthalmologist and get evaluated.
A detailed evaluation is required to find out the exact cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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