Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Flickering of light??

Hi, for the past few weeks I have noticed that every time I go to bed my eyes both repeatedly flicker a white light in them, it stops and starts every few minutes and Im finding it slightly irritating, don't know whether its a problem or anything, anyone know what could be causing it??
3 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
711220 tn?1251891127
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Many patients notice a flickering light as you mention under low light conditions. It is usually harmless.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I've been fighting a similar condition in one eye, for nearly 3 years.   The flickering, in my case, is seen when that eye is closed, and is then  shown as a scotoma (spot) that moves when the eye is open.  Countless tests by retina people, neuroophthalmologists, and by glaucoma people have failed to uncover the reason.  ERG and mERG were suggested for tessting,but I have an express shunt in that eye and the labs would not test me, so I am still without diagnosis.  Eye is getting blurrier by the day, and more difficult for both eyes to work together due to the flickering and blurring.  .
Any suggestions for diagnosiing the problem from Dr. Oyakawa?  I'm worried and frusttated by the increasing flickering and blurriness.  Russell903    
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
This is usually starburst acitivty originating from the central nervous system. It is the background activity of the visual system, if you like. If you pay close enough attention, it can end up looking light a but like a light show in the dark with your eyes closed.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Eye Care Community

Top General Health Answerers
177275 tn?1511755244
Kansas City, MO
Avatar universal
Grand Prairie, TX
Avatar universal
San Diego, CA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
When it comes to your health, timing is everything
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.