Dear reader, I'm a 22 year female and have been straining my eyes for Uni, and have come across something kind of scary. When I am in low light or eyes close and I look over my shoulder so my eyes are basically popping out my head or when I push them to their crossed-eye limit to look very far in any way so they feel like they're about to roll, they feel very strained (of-course) and I also see a 'flash' of light in both eyes which fades away as soon as I stop holding my eyes in such a uncomfortable position. Now I say 'both eyes' because I can clearly see as I'm holding them tightly that there is a circle, not to bright but noticeable in front of each eye's pupil, just like when you press around your eyes with your fingers or squeeze your face, I only noticed this by accident trying to straighten the back of my hair. I am able to recreate this whenever I please, and mind you it takes some effort it's not just the same as looking around like we do every day, it's just when I push my eyes to their limit - I'm pretty sure I saw a similar post recently about this and a MD mentioned it was because you're pushing the eye against the outer structure, hence pressure, just like when you push your fingers into your eyeballs. Now I am quite worried because I don't like health problems, I had a full eye test done only last week for a annual check-up, which included retinal which was tip top shape.
Is this anything to worry about, I NEVER see this 'just happen' out of nowhere, nor do I see it in pitch darkness/full daylight when I am just looking around as you do, I must apply pressure through 'rolling' my eyes to their edge.
Thankyou anyone for your answers, all the best now,
Rachel x.