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What Causes Shimmering In Eyes?
Every couple of months I have a shimmering in my eyes, almost like when a fluorescent light is burning out that is about the best way to describe it and as I said it does not happen all the time. I wear my glasses for driving and reading but this sensation comes out of no where, it can happen if I am shopping, I have to sit down and just close my eyes and relax then after approx. 10-15 minutes it goes away. I know that there is such a thing as an eye migraine ???? The last time I had my eyes examined, the Dr. did not seem to be too concerned but you hear all kinds of horror stories, just curious. Thank you
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Mon, 5 May 2014
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Hello
It seems from the history that you are flashes of light.
Flashes of light may indicate problems in the retinal problems like retinal tear or vitreous degeneration.
Hence this requires evaluation by ophthalmologist to look for posterior segment problems.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
It seems from the history that you are flashes of light.
Flashes of light may indicate problems in the retinal problems like retinal tear or vitreous degeneration.
Hence this requires evaluation by ophthalmologist to look for posterior segment problems.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
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