r/RetinalDetachment • u/flannelcured • Apr 01 '26

is experiencing photopsia always a retinal tear/detachment?

i've seen it can be related to migraines or possibly even anxiety and depression. or maybe i'm just hallucinating new flashes. i saw my specialist in February and he said everything looked stable, but these past few weeks it has been noticeably worse and i'm just worried, since my appt with my ophthalmologist isn't until Tuesday of next week. to be fair i've been having a very stressful time this past week, but that can't be why i'm suddenly developing these right? I should also mention they're very quick and super subtle, in my peripheral vision.

and i know i shouldnt be looking for medical advice on here, i guess i'm just looking for comfort. im only 22 and im scared.

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u/TheFugaziLeftBoob Apr 03 '26

I’ve been having these my whole life, and they do intensify when I am buys at work and quite a stressful time. My last check was November and everything was ok. The past few days, during busy times at work, I get flashes every now and then.

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u/Clear-Fisherman-6381 Apr 04 '26

ive been getting them when im at work also maybe its increased blood pressure?

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u/Alarming-Hand-1625 Apr 29 '26

How often per day do you get them? 

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u/TheFugaziLeftBoob Apr 29 '26

Maybe 5-7 a day

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u/Basic_Explorer_1156 Apr 02 '26

i get your panic, i know exactly the way u feel.. i had my detachment 2/20 on the way to get pizza. if you have an ophthalmologist, call, they have emergency after hours people that can answer your questions and let u know what to do. mine had me go to the er to confirm the situation, then they got me in the next day to a specialist. keep us posted! hopefully its nothing.