It’s probably happened to you many times: You see stars or minute flashes of light when you stand quickly or rub your eyes. The medical term is photopsia. It’s also described as eye flashes, bright dots, seeing sparks, a zig zag of light, and flashes of colors. These phenomena may be innocuous or indicate you need urgent medical care.
The office of Columbia Office offers a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of our patients. Our offerings include routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, vision therapy, treatment of eye conditions and specialized services.
Because photopsia’s symptoms are so common, it can be hard to diagnose its precise causes. Seeing stars may be due to pressure in or on your eye, or an impact to your head or eye.
Seeing them is harmless after:
Seeing them might be concerning when:
Always keep your eyes in good health. Preventative measures include regular eye exams, eye protection while playing physical sports and medical treatment if anything abnormal comes to pass. Columbia Office stands out for its commitment to personalized care. This ensures that treatment plans are tailored to optimize vision correction and overall eye health while considering individual circumstances and goals. Please call us for an appointment.