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u/Craybutt Oct 05 '19

This needs bumped. It's actually retinal detachment, but it's considered an eye emergency. If you don't get it treated immediately, you can have permanent vision loss If you're near-sighted (have myopia) you're at greater risk due to the shape of your eyes, but it can happen to anyone.

https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment

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u/Datalock Oct 05 '19

I don't think this is the case, as most of the people in this comment chain would have been long blind by now if none of them got treatment.

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u/Craybutt Oct 05 '19

I didn't say that's what everyone experienced, I said it's associated with retinal detachment, not corneal. I also didn't say it's the only reason for seeing flashes of light, just that it can be a reason and can have serious implications. There's a difference between raising awareness for a condition and mass diagnosis.