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What Is The Cause For Viewing Flashes Or Explosions Of Red As Part Of The Overall Image?

For the past month or so I have had increasing number of "weird" episodes at night. I am elderly 70 years old and awaken frequently during the night. When I awaken I see things that are not there. It appears like something that resembles a lacy transparent wall moving towards me or some sort of large glob (still lacy and transparent) moving across the room. Strangely this does not frighten me because I know it is not there though I occasionally put my hands up to push it away. iIn the last week or so what I "see" has included flashes or explosions of red as part of the over all image. Am I crazy, or hallucinating.
Mon, 17 Feb 2014
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Ophthalmologist 's  Response
It can be hallucination. But get your blood sugar tested. Vision test and fundus examination should bedone.If every thing is normal then consult psychiatrist.
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What Is The Cause For Viewing Flashes Or Explosions Of Red As Part Of The Overall Image?

It can be hallucination. But get your blood sugar tested. Vision test and fundus examination should bedone.If every thing is normal then consult psychiatrist.