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.

When it comes to migraines, not all headaches are created the same. According to Joey Gee, D.O., neurologist with Providence Mission Hospital, approximately 15 to 25% of migraine sufferers will ...

What are the flashes of light patients report seeing during brain radiotherapy? Dartmouth scientists capture this phenomenon for the first time and provide an explanation. LEBANON, NH - For decades, ...

Rapid heart rate, fast breathing, and a sudden, overwhelming feeling of panic — anxiety can cause these physical and mental changes. Some people report other changes when their anxiety is high, namely ...

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 ...