Seeing beams of light stretching from car head light and street light.

[VC89]

Have this problem for around 2 weeks, now. Every time I look at street light or car light there is few long beams of light stretching down.  And in the dark when I look at the monitor there is like a reflection or shadow below it. Once I open my eyes more, the beam and the shadow is almost completely gone. Is this serious?? Went to the optometrist she say I'm nearsighted but and getting glasses next week. Could this be a prescription problem. Thanks

[Budz316]

Dr John Hagan. Already did topography, fluorescein angiography, the one you said years ago regarding vitreo macular traction makes sense. i am seeing light streaks/beams from light sources in front of me that is shining towards me. any other person here found a solution?

[JohnHaganMD]

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[Budz316]

Dr John Hagan. Already did topography, fluorescein angiography, the one you said years ago regarding vitreo macular traction makes sense. i am seeing light streaks/beams from light sources in front of me that is shining towards me. any other person here found a solution?

[Budz316]

Any update on this? I need some help. im 32 years old. im experiencing the exact same thing. tried dry eye treatment, rgp contact lens, pinhole contact lens, pilocarpine drops. The long streaks are still there. I am currently having a posterior vitreous detachment. Please message me anyone. Thank you so much

[JohnHaganMD]

You should see an Eye MD that specializes in external disease, cornea and refractive surgery. You need a cornea topography.

[Duraityt]

So many people are having this problem.....For everyone doctors are saying everything is fine,,,but there is no real progress in it...one person on this platform said he is suffering from these symptoms for 7years and  no recovery.....I had also seen nearly seven doctors done dilated examinations but found normal.....in my case there vitreous liquidation that's it........I request all who having these sympy to share their experiences it might find some route

[JohnHaganMD]

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[almdudler]

I had IntraLasik eye surgery 1 month ago and after 2-3 weeks I started to see very annoying light streaks from light sources when blinking. It is especially terrible when driving at night, but I also can see them for exaple from TV. The streaks disappear when I open my eyes, but every blink is terrible. Anyone found any solution? Do you guys still have this problem?

[chicagoboels]

I recognize what you mean, I experience the same (but I am not bothered by it). I had Relex Smile (lasik) in august 2017. Maybe there is a MD that can explain how this works.

[JohnHaganMD]

This is a common problem and can be due to ocular surface disorder (especially severe drying) or can be due to the shape the cornea has assumed while healing. Discuss with your surgeon.

[almdudler]

I will, thank you for your answer! If it is a corneal problem or surface disorder, is there any solution? PTK for example?

[JohnHaganMD]

That is too far to go in an internet venue and would just be speculation.

[weirdconditions]

almdudler Could you figurate out what is the issue? Any progress and/or updates?

[JohnHaganMD]

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[Malikbrown17]

Im 17 im just started seeing this at night time i see a light beam from cars and lights and im not crying and it still do it for 3 days straight

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

I would suggest you start out with a comprehensive ophthalmologist.

[Vicky00]

do u find any result by doctor

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[almdudler]

I had IntraLasik eye surgery 1 month ago and after 2-3 weeks I started to see very annoying light streaks from light sources when blinking. It is especially terrible when driving at night, but I also can see them for exaple from TV. The streaks disappear when I open my eyes, but every blink is terrible. Anyone found any solution? Do you guys still have this problem?