Eye Care Warning Signs You Don't Want To Ignore

Flashing Lights

Flashing lights sometimes accompany floaters in the eyes. It can be as simple as some light reflecting off the vitreous, which has begun to break down. Some individuals who have seizure disorders often see flashes of light before a seizure occurs. This is called an aura, a phenomenon that happens to give the patient a warning something is about to happen. Those who have epilepsy may see this each time before a seizure, or they may not experience them at all. If there is trauma to the brain in any way, it is not uncommon to see these flashing lights too.

Another problem often behind flashes of light is a stroke. Many stroke patients state that they see flashing or zigzag lines in their vision field before the stroke. Again, it is a warning sign something is not right. It is hard to determine if the flashes of light are harmless or cause for concern. The best thing to do is to contact a doctor and have them evaluate the flashes.

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