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flashing light in eye

On outside of right eye, experiencing a flashing pen-point of light that pulsates up and down on the right periphery of my vision.  Note: recently got contacts.
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233488 tn?1310693103
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Then call the eye "doctor" that fit you and discuss. You need to see an ophthalmologist

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334194 tn?1288289595
It advisable to have your eyes checked out if you experience new flashes of light of any kind.
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