Aa
sudden flashes in both eyes of a 13 year old
What could cause sudden white flashes in both eyes lasting about 20 min. followed by a bad headace?
Thanks for the input. I believe the migraine theory is probably correct. The student has a hx of migraines but, it had been over two years. I just wanted to be sure.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Sara127 is correct. Likely migraine but could be serious disease of eye, brain, heart or blood vessels.
JCH MD
JCH MD
It is probably a migrane headache and the flashes are due to the "aura" that is followed by the headache. Aura is when you can see sudden flashes in your eyes and can last for 15-20 min for some people. Go to an ophthalmologist to be rule out anything wrong with the retina. You should go to her primary doctor and possibly get a CT scan. Doesn't mean theres anything wrong. It's good to make sure though. :-)
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Eye Care Community
Top General Health Answerers
Kansas City, MO
Grand Prairie, TX
San Diego, CA
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
When it comes to your health, timing is everything
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.
