My Mom has been seeing stars in her vision...?

Question

What could cause this. Serious answers only please. I will give 5 stars to the best answer. Thank you.

Answer 1

If she only has it in one eye and it is pretty constant, she may have floaters. It's my understanding that they are caused by the vitreous forming strands or clumps. It occurs in middle age and is not dangerous or even really significant, just annoying. Of course, she should have her vision checked annually.

Answer 2

This could be caused by a migraine headache coming on, poor blood flow to the head (possible circulatory issue, something pinched in the cervical spine or upper back). It can also accompany vertigo (dizzy spells that are worse than normal dizzy spells and can actually lead to fainting) and sometimes vision can be disturbed by mini strokes leading to either black spots that the patient often thinks they are seeing little flies all over but also can show as 'seeing stars'. It's best to have her see her family doctor right away to rule out anything serious. Best of luck!

Answer 3

Something also happens to the vision of older people, especially at night, it's just part of some people's aging process and not cause of grave concern. My mother sees a stars at night w/ bright lights. Her ophthalmologist gave her prescription glasses and that solved that. So if she's going to see a doctor, perhaps an eye doctor should be the first stop.

Answer 4

Most commonly they are seen right before an onset of a Migrane Headache

Answer 5

yes could be migraine onstart symptoms?
Is she coming up to the change of life?
diabetes symptoms such as retinopathy.
I assume she doesn't just have these symptoms.
Whatever you decide - see medical practitioner.