Photopsia: Causes, Symptoms, Daignosis, Prevention and Treatment

1
Photopsia
2
Photopsia

• Photopsia is the term that is used for the
  condition when people appear to see flashes of
  light. Frequently, these flashes appear alongside
  a migraine, and in fact, migraine sufferers use
  the flashes as a signal of an upcoming
  migraine.Those people over the age of 65 are
  the most likely to be affected, and the most
  common cause of these eye flashes is the
  shrinkage of the vitreous humor within the
  eye. The vitreous humor is the transparent
  substance in the centre of the eyes, mostly made
  up of water, and is responsible for the shape and
  form of the eye.

3
Photopsia
Continue

• Usually, photopsia is caused by the shrinking of
  the vitreous humor, which applies tension to the
  attachment points, which agitates the retina
  causing the emission of electrical impulses that
  are interpreted as flashes of light by the
  brain.  Vitreous humor shrinkage is not the
  only cause of photopsia. For example, severe
  impact to the head can easily cause the retina to
  pull away from the eyeball, and when this happens
  momentary flashes of light may be seen.As
  mentioned, photopsia can be the signal for the
  onset of a migraine. Migraines may be caused when
  the blood vessels in the brain quiver, or if the
  retina becomes detached from connecting nerves.

4
Photopsia
Continue

• The flashing lights, which may look like sparks,
  zig zags or lines of light, may last for a brief
  period or be longer lasting throughout the course
  of the migraine.This perception of flashes of
  light should be treated seriously, and prompt
  investigation by a medical professional is
  advisable.Generally speaking, the experience of
  eye flashes is no reason for concern, but in very
  rare instances, photopsia can lead to certain
  levels of loss of vision.During the normal
  ageing process, the vitreous humor will shrink,
  becomes thinner, and will begin to pull away from
  the retina.

5
Photopsia
Continue

• In fact, approximately two thirds of the over
  65s will be affected by some degree of vitreous
  humor shrinkage, leading to many experiencing
  flashing lights.It should be kept in mind that
  a major increase in the number of photopsia
  occurrences can possibly indicate a torn
  retina.Clearly, it is essential to recognize
  and understand photopsia signs.

6
CONNECT WITH US

• Logon to
• www.lazoi.com
• Like us on Facebook
• https//www.facebook.com/LazoiTheLife
• Follow us on Twitter
• https//www.twitter.com/lazoithelife
• Follow us on Pinterest
• https//www.in.pinterest.com/lazoithelife