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What Causes Flashing Around Outer Eye And Popping In Ear?
Hello, I started getting flashing arount outer area of my left eye last night, a couple days ago my left ear felt like it was popping , I felt some dizzyness yesterday at the ball game (no drinking involved). and about a month ago I had some dental work done and Dentist said x-rays suggested I had e a sinus infection (right side). I am a 57 yr female, 5 4 , 120 lbs. that is otherwise very healthy. I have no insurance and do not quite quilify for aid of any kind. Please advise I m not ready or willing to be ill!
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
Hello
It seems from the history that you are having flashes of light.
Popping of ear can be because of sinusitis, but the flashes of light require evaluation.
The presence of flashes of light require dilated fundus examination to look for retinal problems. The common causes for flashes of light are retinal tears, vitreoretinal traction....
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
It seems from the history that you are having flashes of light.
Popping of ear can be because of sinusitis, but the flashes of light require evaluation.
The presence of flashes of light require dilated fundus examination to look for retinal problems. The common causes for flashes of light are retinal tears, vitreoretinal traction....
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
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