Thread: Flashes in peripheral vision in one eye?

Seriously. I can't remember if it is was dye in my eye or injection or drink but it was something.


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....."When fluorescein dye is injected into your arm, you may notice a metallic taste in your mouth, mild nausea, and a brief sensation of warmth.

After the test, your skin, the whites of your eyes, and your urine may be bright yellow or orange, but these effects wear off in 24 to 48 hours.

Because of the dilating eyedrops, your vision may be blurred, and your eyes may be sensitive to light for up to 12 hours. Avoid bright light and sunshine. Wear dark glasses when you go outside."......

Cliff,
good to hear that it's all OK, just remember, if it happens to the other eye, you'll have to go through the same process again.
Cheers,
Zelk

Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers

Bob, does your tongue flash?

Every day of my life.

Of course, living at high altitudes can also result in ''flashes" - caused by cosmic rays hitting the optic nerve. This was 'discovered' by NASA astronauts on the early orbital flights - no atmosphere to soak up most of the particles, so more flashes, also reported by regular mountain climbers.

So Cliff, you'd better head for the coast

Had what I perceive to be the same problem
a few years ago. The flash was often painful
like a sharp jab.

Thankfully it only lasted a couple of weeks and
has never occurred again.

Hope your condition is only temporary like mine
and you regain your regular sight.

Allan

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I am not at all worried about dying
... but just hope I am not there at the time.

The Mrs (SWMBO) had a similar thing, flashes in the eye and all and a twitch too.

Doctor said "it's a migraine without the headache" and changed her birth control pill. The problem stopped on day one.

Maybe the doc will do the same with you Cliff



Dave