FLASHES

[FAITHCG]

I have been having flashes in my right eye for over a year. Flashing that is not controllable even when my eyes are closed all the time non-stop. I went to several doctors and they stated that it would stop in 3 months and it hasn't. There is no retinal tear and now it is occuring on the left eye. Could something be wrong else where?

[Forum-OD-MP]

well if you went to multiple docs and they cant find anything, then:

1) no, its unlikely that there is something wrong "elsewhere"

and

2) you probably have "vitreal traction" which is annoying but usually not dangerous.  if that is the case then there's nothing that can be done.

[FAITHCG]

I also have been having headaches constantly also. I was told that it is uncommon to have flashes in both eyes. Should I have testing done like a ct/scans.

[Ag-i-doc]

flashes in BOTH eyes...that is NOT a retinal detachment/hole/tear.  thats a neuro problem.

i have never even heard of non-traumatic bilateral retinal tear/hole/detachment.  really, realy unlikely.

[FAITHCG]

Thanks!! I think I will contact a neurologist just to make sure everything Is okay.