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i see random colors about 90% of the time. it gets a lot worse in dim light and when i look at white things. when i see the colors, sometimes it s just random spots and other times it will be a color slowly washing over the whole room. the colors are almost transparent but when it gets really bad they start to look solid. sometimes the color looks like a physical thing right in front of my face and i m really tempted to try and grab at it. another thing i see is a glowing white outline around things. i ll look at a part of my room and i see it around my tv and dresser. i look at something sometimes and when i look away, i can still see the outline. my counselor and psychologist don t know what it is.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have color flashes in the field of vision. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like vitreous detachment , retinal detachment ,proliferative diabetic retinopathy , sickle cell retinopathy , papilloedema , photophobia or glare. I would suggest you to consult ophthalmologist for proper examination. Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for migraine or other neurological problem . For now wash your eyes with cold water twice a day and do mind relaxing exercises like yoga and meditation .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Color Flashes In The Field Of Vision?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have color flashes in the field of vision. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like vitreous detachment , retinal detachment ,proliferative diabetic retinopathy , sickle cell retinopathy , papilloedema , photophobia or glare. I would suggest you to consult ophthalmologist for proper examination. Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for migraine or other neurological problem . For now wash your eyes with cold water twice a day and do mind relaxing exercises like yoga and meditation . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari