16-02-2021, 10:20 PM
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Re: Strange unexplained light
Not wishing to upset you in any way, LD, but it could be due to posterior vitreous detachment, something which I suffered from.https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/floate...s-in-the-eyes/
A single flash of light is nothing to worry about, I might add. It is certainly not uncommon. It is all explained in the link above.
If it should happen again or become worse, I'd advise having a word with an optician who will no doubt assure you that there is nothing to worry about. It might be accompanied by seeing 'floaters' as well.
As I mentioned, I had it and mine became sufficiently bad that the experts at the eye hospital offered to do a vitrectomy, which I had, as apart from making my vision worse it would have eventually led to a detached retina - an emergency situation which, if untreated, would lead to loss of sight.
Please don't worry about it. Just keep an eye on it (if you'll pardon the expression).
16-02-2021, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Pixie Knuckles
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When I was a childI caught a fleeting glimpse
Out of the corner of my eye
I turned to look but it was gone
I cannot put my finger on it now
The child is grown
The dream is gone
Put me in mind of this song!
Floyd?
16-02-2021, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Longdogs
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Floyd?
16-02-2021, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JBR
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Not wishing to upset you in any way, LD, but it could be due to posterior vitreous detachment, something which I suffered from.https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/floate...s-in-the-eyes/
A single flash of light is nothing to worry about, I might add. It is certainly not uncommon. It is all explained in the link above.
If it should happen again or become worse, I'd advise having a word with an optician who will no doubt assure you that there is nothing to worry about. It might be accompanied by seeing 'floaters' as well.
As I mentioned, I had it and mine became sufficiently bad that the experts at the eye hospital offered to do a vitrectomy, which I had, as apart from making my vision worse it would have eventually led to a detached retina - an emergency situation which, if untreated, would lead to loss of sight.
Please don't worry about it. Just keep an eye on it (if you'll pardon the expression).
It just seemed to go on for a bit too long if you know what I mean.
16-02-2021, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Longdogs
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Yes, I remember you having a procedure JBR. I have had (very slight) flashes in the past and I do have a floater. It is something I have considered and it's a less worrying than aliens taking me off for probing. It just seemed to go on for a bit too long if you know what I mean.
16-02-2021, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JBR
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OK, if you're familiar with the flashes due to pressure on the retina, perhaps it's something else - something I have found an interesting phenomenon: ball lighting!
16-02-2021, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Longdogs
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Is ball lightening Bluey white? It was definitely electrical.
A fascinating subject.
Was there a thunderstorm taking place at the time?
16-02-2021, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JBR
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I've never been privileged to see it, but yes, I have read descriptions which describe it as bright bluey-white. Theorists think it is related to electricity, of course.A fascinating subject.
Was there a thunderstorm taking place at the time?
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