What does it mean when you see sparkles in your vision?

Streaks or specks of light in your vision are described as flashes. They can happen when you bang your head or get hit in the eye. They can also appear in your vision because your retina is being pulled by the gel in your eyeball. Flashes should be taken seriously if you’re seeing them frequently.

Are ocular migraines seizures?

In general, migraines do not cause seizures. Migraines and seizures are two different neurologic problems that have overlapping symptoms. Many of the symptoms that occur before a migraine are similar to symptoms experienced before a seizure.

What causes zigzag flashing lights in eyes?

People with ocular migraines can have a variety of visual symptoms. Typically you will see a small, enlarging blind spot (scotoma) in your central vision with bright, flickering lights (scintillations) or a shimmering zig-zag line (metamorphopsia) inside the blind spot.

Can Cataracts cause flashing lights?

Flashing lights can also be caused by other eye conditions such as migraine and eye injury. Glare around car lights or street lights can be due to cataracts, multifocal lenses inserted during cataract surgery and following refractive surgery.

Why do I see flashes of light in my peripheral vision?

Why do I see flashing lights in my peripheral vision? Flashes of light in your peripheral vision are often a sign of the substance within your eye, “vitreous gel,” which changes shape and pulls on the retina. You may see flashes of light as your eyes age. They can be signs of a detached or torn retina.

Can migraines cause light flashes in your eye?

Migraines. Migraines can also cause flashes of light to appear in the eye. With migraine headaches, people will often experience floaters or flashes of light that look like heat waves or jagged lines. These can appear in both eyes and can last a long time — up to 20 minutes or more.

What are some symptoms that seem like flashes of light?

Other symptoms that may seem like flashes of light include: 1 Distorted vision (with migraine) 2 Halos around lights 3 Starbursts around lights

What causes floaters and flashing lights in eyes?

Symptoms are mild and come and go. Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is the most common cause of floaters and flashing lights. It starts happening between the ages of 50 and 70. It is caused by the gel-like substance in the eyes (known as vitreous) partially liquifying and shrinking with age.