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What Causes Flashing Coloured Lights In Periphery Of One Eye?
Question: Hi ! Are flashing colored lights in periphery of one eye a sign of a TIA ?
the condition seems to be more quickly alleviated upon reclining asap
the condition seems to be more quickly alleviated upon reclining asap
Brief Answer:
No, it is unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. Flashing coloured lights in periphery of one eye is not a sign of TIA.
However, lack of vision in one eye, or one half of each eye could be a sign of transient ischemic attack.
Good to know that you improved.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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No, it is unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. Flashing coloured lights in periphery of one eye is not a sign of TIA.
However, lack of vision in one eye, or one half of each eye could be a sign of transient ischemic attack.
Good to know that you improved.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
not a question....for your information, the flashing lights look like a single strand necklace of little diamonds, whose facets seem to be flashing colors---but when I try to look directly at them I am unable to, so I cannot be certain if there actually are colors----the strand is not in a straight line, but is bent, or curled a little---I am glad to know I am not having precursors to an actual stroke ! I can sense it coming on when I notice my straight ahead vision becoming blurred, followed by a slight sensation of ill-ease----If possible I immediately look for a place to lie down, which helps it to go away sooner
Brief Answer:
Thank you for the details.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back and providing more information.
You may see a retina specialist (ophthalmologist) to rule out any disease of retina, which can sometimes cause similar symptoms.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Thank you for the details.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back and providing more information.
You may see a retina specialist (ophthalmologist) to rule out any disease of retina, which can sometimes cause similar symptoms.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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