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Arc-like flash in my vision
Heikuu
Every time i blink i see Arc-like momentary flash of light in my peripheral vision. It's hard to describe but it's like a half circle. This happens in my right eye. It's happens quite frequently. I have no i dea what is causing it
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John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO
Especially if this is new, you need to start with a complete medical eye exam with dilation of pupils by an eye MD ophthalmologist.
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