Today Ive Been Feeling Pretty Rubbish With Cold/ Flu .

Posted on Sun, 1 Dec 2019

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Question : today ive been feeling pretty rubbish with cold/flu. anyway my left eye went funny. in the corner of my eye I could see a sort of half XXXXXXX and flashing and when I looked to the side it was blurry. it only lasted for about 10 minutes. it went away when i sat down and shut my eyes for a minute. why?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Loveleen (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. A fundoscopy examination is warranted

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through your query. So sudden appearance of flashes may be related to some retina pathology or sometimes related to age-related changes.

A fundoscopic examination of the eye will diagnose the condition with certainty. It should be done at the earliest to prevent any long term complications.

Thanks and regards
Feel free to ask further

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Loveleen (35 hours later)

it hasnt happened again only that once. so does that mean it isnt serious?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Loveleen (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. It can be serious

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. It is difficult to predict as these events are transient and can recur after a long period also. So please visit an ophthalmologist at the earliest.

Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad