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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 »
Can increase in number of vitreous floaters in eye cause PVD?
Query: Hi doctor, Recently, I started seeing vitreous floaters a few weeks back. I noticed it eight months back. But my floaters are getting different. I had a few of them for twenty years. Now I have a few of them on my both eyes. They also come with something called jelly and they are not really notic... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is presence of a jelly-like substance in the eyes called vitreous. As the age progresses, it starts to liquefy and you start seeing floaters. You can also see floaters and flashes when vitreous get detached from the retina. You can consult an opthalmologist immedi... Read Full »
Why do I see spinning wheel or fan type of thing in side vision?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed that sometimes I can see two or one spinning wheel or fan type thing in my side vision. Suddenly it comes and goes on its own. What can it be? I am scared about retinal detachment. Last I got my retina tested 1.5 years ago and it was fine. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These things are floaters. They happen due to changes in the vitreous which is jelly like thing in front of retina. If you are seeing now and then, just ignore it. If there is an increase in number of floaters and if you start seeing flashes then consult an Ophthalmo... Read Full »