spots before the eyes
Last reviewed 01/2018
- flashing lights
- is due to vitreoretinal traction causing mechanical stimulation of the retina
- these include:
- photopsias (1)
- visual images that do not correspond to environmental objects
- phoshenes
(2)
- sensation of flashing lights from sources other than external light stimulation to retina
- photopsias (1)
- light flashes is
a symptom which is associated with many conditions, including:
- retinal detachment
- posterior vitreous detachment
- optic neuritis
- migraine
- postural hypotension (2)
- vasovagal reactions (2)
- transient ischemic attack (2)
- acute posterior vitreous detachment is the most common cause of sudden-onset flashes and floaters (1)
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