Rub my eyes & see streaks?

Question

I noticed after an outpatient surgery I just had (not eye related), that when I rub my eyes I see horizontal lightening streaks.

I recall my eye doctor telling me a year ago if I ever saw lightening streaks to come in and see him. Did he mean when I rub my eyes too? Or is it only something to be worried about when you see them with your eyes open? I don't have have insurance right now, so I can't really go see him.

Answer 1

Only something to be worried about when you are not rubbing your eyes.  What you experienced was normal.