[Ayesha94]

Hi, I'm 18 years old. I keep seeing white flashy lights along with tiny black dots that NEVER goes away. Sometimes when I wake up after a long sleep they get brighter and then when I start ignoring them it gets less noticeable [it is ALWAYS there!], but maybe I'm just getting used to it. I first started noticing these when I was 16, but I think they have been there even before.
I can't find anyone with the same symptom on the internet. It is mostly about floaters and blind spots, also migraine. Their stuff lasts about 10-20 minutes. :( I do not get headaches that often, and I doubt this is about floaters.
I got my head checked, but there weren't any problems. My ear got infected once, and they sometimes hurt when I use headphones too much. Heh. I am short-sighted. (-5) Also, I'm underweight.
I'm very worried. This has been bugging me for too long. So if anyone has any information, let me know a.s.a.p. I'm going crazy over here. Also, I'm terrified of doctors. :P
Thank you.

[Fr_Chuck]

Floaters do not go away in 20 minutes, most are always there, I have them, and it is like small bugs flying past my vision all the time, I get used to them and only notice the larger ones, that look like threads unless I am looking into a brighter light.

The flashes are often not related if it is floaters but can be a issue also. Look into it as two separae issues

[scott53715]

Why haven't you gone to an optometrist?? Screwing around with your vision now will lead to?? Yea, you don't know. Get checked-out by someone who knows eyes for a living. Don't go to some cheap eye glass store. Go to a real doctor.

[Ayesha94]

Thanks, I am planning to go but I wanted to see some opinions first. Looks like this is a very serious matter haha o.O