flashing of light (camera flash)

[LoveMyHusband2010]

I was walking in the mall today, it was all fine, until I looked into the photography shop, I saw 1 camera flash way inside the store, and 2 camera flash outside the room.  I didn't see anyone taking pictures at that time.  Those flashes are far away, in the store, not close to my eyes.  They are straight in my vision field, not at the peripheral field.  

After that, I haven't experienced that camera flash anymore.  I called my Retina Specialist doctor and the assistant told me, if it's only for that time and doesn't continue then no need to see the doctor, if it continues then come in.  

Further information:   Today is Thursday, on Tuesday this same week, I just saw my retina specialist for the seeing streaks of rays of lights (same color as the light source) when blink.  He didn't see any tear or hole.

Should I wait till I see more flashes or should I just come in immediately.  

Thanks

[LoveMyHusband2010]

Thank you so much doctor.

Yes, I only see flashes of light when blink

This morning when I wake up and open my eyes, my eyes are sticky/tired/ a little blurry due to severe dry eyes.  When I blink I see a lot of streaks of light, it's the color of the sun light. If I continue blinking those will fade into shadow then disappear.  

I know that having too many eye dilation is not good, I've had 3 already in 2 weeks interval, I think I will come back to see my retina eye specialist next month.  I live by myself so I don't want to go blind.  

Thanks again Dr. Hagan for quick response and follow-up response

BTW, my vision is pretty much 20/20 max is 20/30

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

Use the search feature and archives to read about other things you can do for dry eyes. Ask your eye MD about the new Lacrisert pellets for dry eyes.

If you just see flashes when you blink you could be hyperaware of pressure phosphenes.

Your risk of RD is low.   There are many things in Medicine that we can't assign an exact cause. For those "watchful waiting" to see if things get worse or something new develops is often appropriate therapy.

JCH MD

[LoveMyHusband2010]

Thank you so much doctor.

It's frustrating to have eye problems and no diagnosis.  I see halos/starburst at night from lights (after a severe infection from staying on top of the mountain in a bright, sunny day).  I see streaks of rays of light when blink ( the streak is the same color as the source of light,  e.g green traffic light will see green streak of ray when blink).  All I have been diagnosed with is severe dry eyes and was prescribed Restasis.

I can't even drive at night, it really disturbs my life, I wish they improve, which haven't.  Anyways I shouldn't whine because others are dealing with even worst situations.  I'm really watching out for signs of retina detachment.  I guess I just have to adapt and live with the symptoms.  I just pray it doesn't get worst and I won't have retina detachment

Thank you so much Doctor Hagan,  I truly appreciate your time and other doctors' time for helping people out.  

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

With such a recent exam and your description you have I think the advise of the Retina Eye MD office is correct

JCHMD