seeing white beaded light

[moonmonkeyII]

I'm a 57 yr.old female. I do not suffer with any kinds of headachs. About a week ago I was walking to the next room when suddenly a big ball of white light zoomed in front of me then just as suddenly fell fast to the floor and was gone. I jumped out of the way, it seemed so real to me. Then the next day it happened again. Now these followering 3 days I'm seeing a beaded string of white lights that come up from the bottom of my eye and goes to the top quickly and disappears. It's increased to maybe 4 times a day now. It is not painful at all. Only last seconds. In only the right eye and always the same pattern.  What can be causing this, I had a complete eye exam a few mos. ago for glasses and my eyes were normal. Any help would be appreciated. Thank-you








This discussion is related to 30mn flashing phosphene - not pressure or light induced.

[Sandra M Brown, MD]

Two possibilities:  migraine, or traction on the retina.  I would suggest an evaluation by an Eye MD.  You can find one near you at aao.org

[moonmonkeyII]

I'm wondering if this statement saying 30mn flashing phosphene-not pressure or light induced added to the bottom of my question is suppose to be some kind of ans. or telling me I'm not suppose to be on this discussion?? Could I please have an ans.? I would appreciate it very much. Thank-you MoonmonkeyII