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fluttering visual field

i have been having a lfuttering visual field especially in bright or florescent light for several months. neither my ophthamoligisdt nor a retinal specialist could find the cause. the retinal specialist thinks that maybe a neuroophthamoligist would be able to address this problem if it persists.  my ophthamoligist wants me to see him in six months but does not want to send me to a neuroophthamoligst for now.
what do you think?

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I am deleting questions off my list, so if you would like any more help or want to talk, please message me.
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I have seizures, Layman terms Absent seizures.They do not last very long and some people just think I am  just day dreaming when I have one. I have Glaucoma also. Prior to having a siezure I have moments of visual fluttering. and Any bright lights can be very glaring and can trigger the seizures . I don't always know if they are connected as the Glaucoma has some of the same eye symptoms, especially if I am tired or under stress. I have been under a neurologist care for a long time and on medication to control the glaucoma pressure  and seizure medication. I can still have an occassional breakthrough episode. Its an off chance that this is your problem. But it took what seemed like a long time to figure this out.and six months is too long to wait . I too have migraine headaches
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Hi there. This seems to be retinal detachment or vitreous prolapse. You didint mention any associated localized headaches like one sided along with nausea and vomiting. Migraine however need to be considered . Do not delay your appointment with a neuropthalmologist since the ophthalmologist and retinologist have not been able to find much. There is no point delaying a super specialist referral, as it would worsen the symptoms over 6 months. take care.
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It sounds, and I could be wrong, like silent migraines.

Even though it is probably silent migraines, in that case diet is the best way to control them, you want to see a neurologist if possible. Don't wait for a doctor to give you permission (a referral), find a neurologist and tell them the situation.
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