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Flashes in dim light after laser surgery
Hi Dr.Hagan
1. After my laser surgery for localized peripheral detachment in July, I started seeing flashes which were once every hour. They have reduced a lot in last month and now I see 4-5 flashes a day and they are smaller and less intense. However I see them most in dim light during night in my room. Is this normal?
2. My doctor says that seeing less flashes is sign of improvement and my fluid might reabsorb in future visit. He rescheduled visit after 6months. Would that be fine to wait this long?
1. After my laser surgery for localized peripheral detachment in July, I started seeing flashes which were once every hour. They have reduced a lot in last month and now I see 4-5 flashes a day and they are smaller and less intense. However I see them most in dim light during night in my room. Is this normal?
2. My doctor says that seeing less flashes is sign of improvement and my fluid might reabsorb in future visit. He rescheduled visit after 6months. Would that be fine to wait this long?
1. It is not 'normal' but it happens often. If you look on the forum many people have posted the same observation.
2. I can't tell you because that would involve examining the eye in person. If you are uncomfortable waiting that long ask if you can move up your appointment to 3 or 4 months.
2. I can't tell you because that would involve examining the eye in person. If you are uncomfortable waiting that long ask if you can move up your appointment to 3 or 4 months.
3 Comments
how long does fluid reabsorption take from localized detachment? It has already been 2 months to my laser.
also during intense head movements I do see some small flash. How is that possible?
1. Fluid rate absorption not predictable 2. Head or eye movements cause shifting of vitreous which tugs on retina and causes flash.
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