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flashes of light

With quick eye movement, I notice small flashes  of light.  Is this normal?.




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233488 tn?1310693103
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You need a eye exam by an Eye MD ophthalmologist BEFORE you can be told that it's not serious. Find an Eye MD at www.aao.org
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I HAD FLOTERS IN MY RIGHT EYE LAST FRIDAY AND IT TURNED OUT MY RETINA WAS DETACHING, I AM HAVING SURGERY ON JULY 21ST.  THEY KEPT ASKING ME IF I HAD SEEN FLASHES OF LIGHT APPRENTLY ANOTHER SIGN, MY ADVISE IS GET TO THE EMERGENCY ASAP, GOOD LUCK
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