What Causes Flashes Of Light In Left Eye?

Posted on Sat, 24 May 2014

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sat, 24 May 2014 Answered on

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : I am having flashes of light in my left eye. No pain just intermitend flashes

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
fundus scopy to rule out retinal detachment.

Detailed Answer:
I would like to know if you have history of diabetes. If you have checked for refractive status.

I would perform fundus examination / indirect ophthalmoscopy to examine peripheral areas of retina. Retinal detactment if any needs to be ruled out. I suggest you consult an ophthalmologist and discuss about this possibility.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad