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Photopsia

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Photopsia is the presence of perceived luminous rays or light flashes in vision. Photopsia results from mechanical stimulation of the retina by vitreoretinal traction

Causes of photopsia include:

  • posterior vitreous detachment
  • migraine
  • retinal detachment
  • occipital lobe infarction
  • multiple sclerosis

Photopsia may also occur in situations of sensory deprivation (ophthalmopathic hallucinations).

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