photopsia
Flashes of Light in Vision
Plain-language definition
Brief flashes or sparks of light in your vision, often from vitreous traction on the retina or from migraine.
Read our full article on Photopsia (Flashes of Light).
Where this term comes up
“Photopsias: flashes of light”
Symptom · Visual Hallucinations
“Evaluate vitreous opacities causing photopsia or floaters”
Test · B-Scan Ultrasound
“Photopsias (flashing lights)”
Condition · Cancer-Associated Visual Syndromes
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
- Also written as
- photopsias
Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
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A note on medical context
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