in my left eye. It's actually in the corner of my eye. I wear glasses and have astigmatism and I've never experienced this. It's bothering somewhat since it obstructs my vision where that light is because it's just flashing. What could it be? Do I need to check my eyes right away or can it wait to see if it leaves on it's own? This barely started to happen about an hour ago. Has anyone with eye problems experienced this?
2007-07-11 08:23:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Optical
It seems to have disappeared already, and lasted for about an hour. I'm not prone to migraines(have never had one) and since I still don't feel one coming I don't think it is one. But thanks for everyone. I have a clue of what it is at least and next time I'll check my eyes I'll tell my optometrist about it so he can check if it's severe or not.
2007-07-11 08:37:43 · update #1
I just stopped by on my lunch break and read your question. From your description it definitely sounds like a migraine. BUT not a classic migraine. In a classic migraine the patient has a prodromal symptom. That can be a visual aura, a tingling or numbness of a part of the body, a buzzing or ringing in the ears, basically some type of a sensory phenomenon. This occurs because of a vascular change in the brain at the beginning of the migraine process. The prodromal symptom continues until the vascular event resolves. Then the phenomenon goes away. In classic migraine, though, a headache will follow closely after the resolution of the vascular event.
Some patients may experience the vascular event (which causes the sensory phenomenon) but not progress to the headache phase. We call this an ocular migraine.
Patients who have ocular migraines are more likely to some day progress to classic migraine. Hopefully, this won't be the case and hopefully you won't even have any more ocular migraines. But, be aware of this possibility and if you do notice in the future you are converting to classic migraine go in and see your M.D. There are some good oral medications available for managing migraine. Have a great day and a better tomorrow.
2007-07-11 09:08:55 · answer #1 · answered by yagman 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-25 20:32:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 20:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are describing sounds like you have the 'onset' of a migraine. If your head starts to hurt, it's not your 'eyes' that need to be checked ... you need to see a 'regular doctor' (preferably one who knows you, but if you can't be seen there, go to an emergency room) ... there ARE 'medications' to stop migraines, but they are all 'prescription' drugs, so you will need to see a doctor. If this 'flashing light' doesn't stop, and you don't get a headache, then call your eye doctor and make an appointment for the 'soonest' you can without it being an 'emergency visit' which may cost more.
2007-07-11 08:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by Kris L 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've had this a couple of times before, but it would last under half an hour. Usually when it went away, I would get a headache. You may be going to have a migrane.
2007-07-11 08:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a floater, and they're pretty common. It should go away on it's own eventually (a couple hours to a couple days)
As you get older, they'll get worse. I believe the scientific explanation for floaters is some nerve in the back of your eyeball tearing loose. They won't do anything about it until or unless it gets really bad.
2007-07-11 08:29:26 · answer #6 · answered by Nasubi 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
What can the Optometrist do without the prescription? Your Dr isn't being reasonable. The Optometrist can't just "wing it"!
2016-03-15 02:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-13 14:53:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please go immediately to your nearest hospital emergency room. This is possibly a sign of a detaching retina. You need to be examined immediately so that the appropriate intervention can be taken if this is happening.
2007-07-11 08:27:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋