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flashing lights in eye

Hi, since yesterday morning i have been expiriencing flashing in my left eye, any idea as to what it is? Well what is causing it?

Thanks, Sammy :)

Ps 20 yr female
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665881 tn?1248926997
I'm going to get it looked at soon :)
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665881 tn?1248926997
Thankyou for your answer, very much appreciated.
Samantha.
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Yes flashes of light require a visit to the ophthalmologist as they can represent vitreous traction, retinal tears/holes/detachments, vascular occlusions.

Find one near you at www.aao.org and call early AM Monday

JCH MD
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I don't know what it is but I have always been told that if I see flashes I need to go to the eye Dr. immediately.
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