10 Optic Neuritis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #10: Flashing Lights
Flashing lights can refer to spots or pinpricks of light that the patient sees in their field of vision. It can appear wavy or like jagged lines. Some patients have described it as seeing “lightning streaks” or “shooting stars”. These flashes come from the eye or brain and are not present outside of the body. While occasional flashes are harmless, it should still be investigated to rule out serious issues.
Flashing lights can occur in conditions such as migraine and retinal detachment. Some patients with optic neuritis report seeing flickering or flashing lights with eye movements.
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