Have you ever noticed sudden flashes of light in your vision—like sparkles, lightning streaks, or a camera flash? These symptoms can feel unsettling, and sometimes they point to something serious that needs urgent attention.
In this video, Dr. Keshav Narain, board-certified ophthalmologist and founder of South Bay Retina, explains what happens during an eye exam for flashes, why these symptoms should never be ignored, and how advanced testing helps protect your vision.
✅ Why flashes of light can signal retinal tears or detachment
✅ What to expect during a comprehensive eye exam for flashes
✅ Key warning signs that mean you should seek urgent care
✅ Diagnostic tools doctors use to examine the retina
✅ How early detection can prevent permanent vision loss
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𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴:
https://www.southbayretina.com/post/eye-exams-for-flashes-what-to-expect-during-your-visit
Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/XOP65A6Iang
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𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘃 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 & 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮:
𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://www.southbayretina.com
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲: (408) 294-3534
𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝗖𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: youtube.com/@NarainEye
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: https://www.instagram.com/south_bay_retina
𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: https://www.facebook.com/narain1
𝗧𝗶𝗸𝗧𝗼𝗸: https://www.tiktok.com/@southbayretina
𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻: https://southbayretinamedia.podbean.com/
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𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘃 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻
Dr. Narain is a fellowship-trained retinal specialist with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of South Bay Retina, he combines advanced retinal care with a passion for patient education—helping people protect both their vision and overall health.
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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿
This video is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you are experiencing sudden flashes, floaters, or changes in vision, please seek care from an eye doctor immediately. Always consult your physician for personalized medical guidance.
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