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Can a neurologist treat the flashes in my eyes?
Query: Hello doctor,I went to my optometrist three weeks ago because of flashes in the side and upper part of my eye. He dilated my eyes, but nothing was found. So he sent me to a neurologist, and sometimes my head hurts daily. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A jelly-like substance in the eye called vitreous humor starts to liquefy with age, and you might see floaters. I suggest you consult an ophthalmologist immediately if the floaters increase, there is decreased vision, or you see flashes of light. These are the signs of... Read Full »
I see floaters and flashes of light in both my eyes for a long time. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I see floaters and flashes in both my eyes for a very long time. I see flashes of light especially when I move my eyes. I had an eye dilation test but my doctor said everything is fine. But still, I see flashes and floaters in both my eyes. I am afraid due to these flashes and floaters... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. There is a jelly-like substance in the eye called vitreous and as age progresses it starts to liquefy and you start seeing floaters or it also happens in high-power myopia. You should consult an ophthalmologist im... Read Full »
I often see eye flashes the next day after I drink alcohol. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I see eye flashes after I drink alcohol the next day. And it is occurring more often. Can anyone tell me what this is and what I can do about it? It usually lasts the morning and fades away by 10.30 AM. I have been getting eye flashes after drinking for about three years now, and it is hap... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is a jelly-like substance in the eye called vitreous humor, and as age progresses, it starts to liquefy, and you start seeing floaters, or it also happens in high myopes. I suggest you go to an ophthalmologist immediately in case th... Read Full »
I have been seeing more floaters along with streaks of light in my vision. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been seeing more floaters in the eyes than usual. Also, I have seen streaks of light in my vision in the center of my eye. However, they last only a split second; also, I am seeing dark spots that last a little longer, typically 10 or 15 seconds. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is annoying to see something abnormal in the visual field. There is a jelly-like substance in the eye called vitreous, and as age progresses, it starts to liquefy, and you start seeing floaters. I would suggest consulting an ophthalmologis... Read Full »