Seeing flashing lights in your eye could indicate many different health conditions. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause, but you’ll definitely want to see an eye doctor as soon as possible.

Unexpected flashes of light in your eye can be alarming, and in many cases, it’s something that should be discussed with your doctor as soon as possible. That said, these bright flashes are not always ...

Some people see flashes in their vision that are like “seeing stars.” They can result from migraine, a blow to the head, or a torn retina. It is best to check with a doctor if flashes are severe or ...

Have you ever stood up too fast or rubbed your eyes, only to notice that your vision was covered in flashes of light? You may have described it or heard it described as “seeing stars.” The medical ...

A retinal tear can cause light flashes or a sudden increase in eye floaters. While a retinal tear is unlikely to damage vision, it can lead to serious complications such as retinal detachment. Retinal ...

Thanks to a new wearable visual simulator, patients and surgeons are able to see the effects of an intraocular multifocal lens -- which allows seeing at different distances -- in a realistic way ...

Photopsias are a symptom of health conditions that affect the eye, including a detached retina and age-related macular degeneration. You may need prompt treatment by ...

People have long reported seeing flashes of light during brain radiotherapy. Until now, no one has been able to capture evidence of this sensation in humans, and only theory, models, and speculation ...