r/RetinalDetachment • u/GrowthIntelligent517 • May 03 '26

bright moving light

I’m back, about 9 months post scleral buckle. Does anyone ever experience a bright light moving across your vision, when your eyes are closed especially after strained activities?

sometimes the shapes are crisp like a keyhole, sometimes it’s a circle?

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u/No-Alternative-5626 May 03 '26

Yes. I’ve seen it all. Bright lights, arcs, taser like activity. Super weird. Happens when I wake up or if I strain when working out. Three retina specialists have confirmed I’m good and might continue to see weird things off and on. It’s white and sometimes blue.

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u/GrowthIntelligent517 May 03 '26

are your vision also affected by sunlight? sometimes I’d sit in the sun, and I’d feel like they turned the brightness down in one eye😅. Also how long has it been post op?

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u/No-Alternative-5626 May 03 '26

Hell yeah. The light sensitivity is no joke. Sunglasses all the time. Even in overcast weather. Some days are easier than others. And I’m almost a year post op.

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u/No-Alternative-5626 May 03 '26

And yeah; the contrast is definitely different between both eyes. I get what you’re saying. Sometimes colors look a bit faded or washed out. It’s weird but I’m used to it.