Flashes of Light
Current as of: May 5, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Carol L. Karp, MD – Ophthalmology
Flashes of light are “sparks” that you may see when you move your head. They can happen when the vitreous gel in your eye pulls or tugs (causes traction) on the retina. This creates nerve impulses that appear as flashes of light. The flashes are easier to see when your eyes are closed or you are looking at a dark area…