Photopsia?

[dextrish]

Hi,

I have recently (within a week) started experiencing photopsia (bright flashes of light seen) but only in the right corner of my right eye. I have been told I have a great amount of eye pressure there, and am at risk of having glaucoma when I age.

I currently also have a "swimmy" feeling in my head, constant headache for three days, as well as increased tear production.

Can someone please help me? Thank you

[dextrish]

Thanks, I figured that's what I needed to do. It lasts a few seconds.

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

You need to see an ophthalmologist for an eye exam.  Photopsia or flashes are usually due to retinal origin if it lasts a few seconds.  If minutes, it is in the brain (migraine).  The headaches and tearing may be related to the eyes.


Dr. O.