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What Does It Mean To See Flashes Of Light In The Right Corner Of My Eyes?
Question: I have started Having light flashes--they look like he filament from a light bulb---in my eye. They appear on the outside of my eye as I turn my eye to the right. Any cause for concern?
Brief Answer:
Can be peripheral detachment. Consult retina surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It can be a degenerative process of the retina-like hole, tear, or peripheral detachment.
Consult a retina surgeon for examination and follow the photocoagulation treatment to seal the peripheral detachment.
A laser beam can be used on the advice of a retina surgeon.
Symptoms are due to irritation of the nerve. If rightly detected then laser beam can be used for peripheral detachment sealing. Yes, it is a cause of concern, so treatment is required.
I hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash,
Ophthalmologist
Can be peripheral detachment. Consult retina surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It can be a degenerative process of the retina-like hole, tear, or peripheral detachment.
Consult a retina surgeon for examination and follow the photocoagulation treatment to seal the peripheral detachment.
A laser beam can be used on the advice of a retina surgeon.
Symptoms are due to irritation of the nerve. If rightly detected then laser beam can be used for peripheral detachment sealing. Yes, it is a cause of concern, so treatment is required.
I hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash,
Ophthalmologist
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