A white flash when i close my eyes....?

Question

Lately whenever I close my eyes I see this white flash start from the corner of my eye and up to the middle it fades out. Whats happening?! Is this bad?! What can I do about it, and how to stop it. thanks.

i have a very strong prescription, and an astigmatism. (eyes are about a 6 maybe 7, and im only 12 :( i was premature and my eyes were mess up lol)

Answer 1

My eye doctor told me there was a tear in my retina when I told him I had a flash of light across the bottom of one eye.  It usually happens in a dark room but can happen in daytime.  You should see your eye doctor, they can put a stitch in it.

Answer 2

i don't know, but it seems normal to me. Go to your eye doctor if your not sure though.

Answer 3

If you have had issued in the past then go to the doctor ASAP. Otherwise I would tell you that tracers and that sort of thing is normal in young girls. I just read that in my cosmo last week. Since your eyes are a bit on the funky side anyways I would really see an eye doc.

Answer 4

I get this too. Sometimes it can be because of not enough sleep.

over stimulation. stress...sadly a lot a things.

Answer 5

hmm. I would maybe go to the eye doctor, when I close my eyes it looks a little white at first kind of like a flash, but I'm not sure if we are talking about the same thing. Go the doctor to be sure especially with your history good luck!!

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Answer 6

awwwwwwwww, if you got prescrptions, they should be able yo help you out

Answer 7

Seeing white spots when you close your eyes is normal.  If you start to see spots when your eyes are open, you have something to be worried about.

Answer 8

Have your mom or dad make you an appointment with your optometrist. Flashes are never good and can cause eyes damage or even vision loss if you aren't taken care of.

Just to be safe, go see your doctor about this. Your vision is something you NEED and if you can prevent anything from happening, do so.

Tell your parents and have them take you!

Good luck sweetie <3