i sometimes get these white sort of flashes in my eyes when i stand up too fast....but i heard that can be blood pressure...like little comets that move and then disappear...but i notice too that if i sort of unfocus my eyes looking at anything, i get these same kind of white flashes, but that dont move...they flash in and out fast...like static on a tv but not nearly as concentrated...what could this be caused from? and what is it? is it normal?...thats three questions....no dizziness accompanies them or anything....they are just there when i unfocus my eyes....thanks for any answers..
2007-08-04 10:53:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Optical
My Husband and I have had a year of learning more about our eyes than we ever wanted to know. So here is exactly what you need to know, as I have had exactly the same problem.
First make an appointment with your Ophthalmologist Not the Optometrist.
This is caused when the vitreous gel inside of your eye, begins to Break loose. This happens with age, so I am guessing you are not a teenager. When a piece breaks loose it causes a wave of the “floaters” and the flashes of light.
When we are born, our eye is filled with vitreous gel, the equivalent of firm Jello.
With age it becomes sloppy, as when you leave the Jello out of the fridge. Then the floaters start and the little pieces can break away from the actual eyeball.
It can be mild, mine was or it can be much more serious. So get that exam. Your eyes are a serious matter.
Good Luck.
2007-08-04 11:06:22 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 20:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-25 19:41:11 · answer #3 · answered by Rosalyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there,
If you have eye floaters, spots or flashes don't ignore them. A good site that I recommend is: http://eyefloaters.toptips.org
In most cases eye floater are not dangerous. they often occur as a result of age-related changes that occur in the vitreous humor (the jelly-like substance in the eye). This substance is 98% water and 2% protein, the latter being normally dissolved in the water. However, this protein can get damaged or it can aggregate together, causing floaters to appear. What you see is actually the shadow of these particles. In addition, sometimes the vitreous humor detaches itself from the posterior part of the eye, and this has an effect of altering the shape and consistency of the vitreous humor; again, this causes eye floaters. In both these cases, eye floaters are not dangerous and indeed most health professionals will recommend that you simply ignore them, unless they suddenly get worse. With time, the brain can adapt to them, and you will start noticing them less.
However, there are some cases where eye floaters are actually a symptom of a much more serious medical condition. For example, eye floaters may develop when there is a retinal tear, and this will require urgent medical treatment. Similarly, eye floaters may be blood cells in the vitreous humor, which may result from a burst blood vessel. Indications that your eye floaters may be caused by a serious problem can be if you see random flashes of light, if your field of vision is narrowing, or if you see a shower of eye floaters. However, only a doctor can correctly diagnose the cause of eye floaters, and that’s why it is extremely important to seek medical advice.
Check this site for more info: http://eyefloaters.toptips.org
2014-09-15 13:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If what you see are really flashes of light, you should get an eye exam. That can be a sign of a partially detached retina.
If what you see are "floaters" ( I get them a lot ) then it's probably normal, unless this just started all of the sudden. A sudden increase in floaters can mean a serious problem.
2007-08-04 10:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by caffeine addict 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be floaters, Could be detached retina, Could be funny meds. Either way go see Eye doctor. Optometrist is OK as long as it is one that takes his time & actually dilates the eyes & looks at them. He can then tell you you have nothing to worry about or refer you to an Ophthalmologist & get you into see the Ophthalmologist quicker than if you tried to get in on your own.
2007-08-08 05:07:52 · answer #6 · answered by 2020 A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah my friend!, I am not trying to be a bother or anything but have you used an substances lately such as Diphenhydramine, Dextromethorphan, LSD, Phsycadelic Shrooms? They can cause a disorder that I have myself called HPPD it is a vision disorder from substance abuse. Here is a good website you can visit. I see the walls move and static like that is called Visual Snow. My AIM screenname is LEETPHEETUS message me if you wanna talk about it, I'd be glad if this is your case! http://www.hppdonline.com/
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2014-09-14 16:56:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's totally normal...it's because you get up too fast and your circulation hasn't caught up with you yet...if you get them at other times, I'd see a doctor...
2007-08-04 10:56:59 · answer #9 · answered by John J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister gets those, they're a mild form of migraine headaches, just...you know...minus the headache
2007-08-04 11:01:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋