[Lara]

Since about 8 years ago I have been occasionally experiencing the sudden appearance of a bright blue dot in my vision. The frequency with wich it occurs also varies: sometimes I see them a few times a day, sometimes not for weeks. It is not longer present than 2 seconds and is not moving, even if my visionfield changes (= even if I look at something else). Also, they appear in different surroundings: regardless of lightintensity and coloursetting. They can appear with a background of a white wall in daylight, as well as in dark with different coloured background. I've never experienced a pressure on my eyes or head when it happens. In other words, I haven't discovered a common denominator when a blue dot appears.

Is there anyone with similar experiences or with a logical explanation for this phenomenon?

[StringJunky]

This article seems informative.

http://www.allaboutv...spotsfloats.htm

If after reading this you still feel concerned take steps to seek expert advice.

[Lara]

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You'll also notice that these specks never seem to stay still when you try to focus on them. Floaters and spots move when your eye moves, creating the impression that they are "drifting."

I'm familiar with these 'floaters' & 'drifters'. The blue dots I descriped do not behave like these: they don't float. Just appear for one or two seconds and then vanish. Also, the blue dots do not seem to be an effect of some retinal disturbance. As far as I can gather from being reflective on my own perception ...

[StringJunky]

I would go and consult an ophthamologist.

[Ahsan Iqbal]

StringJunky, on 3 January 2012 - 08:18 AM, said:

I would go and consult an ophthamologist.

That is what I would also recommend

[Joshua201]

StringJunky, on 3 January 2012 - 08:18 AM, said:

I would go and consult an ophthamologist.

Ahsan Iqbal, on 4 January 2012 - 11:20 AM, said:

That is what I would also recommend

same recommendations

[CaptainPanic]

Here's a link to an article about seeing spots (not necessarily blue though).

It can be as simple as low blood sugar. But it can also be more serious.

Of course, getting professional advice is always a good idea. I certainly encourage you to see a doctor. But I would also take a critical look at your diet... and if you go to see a doctor be sure to mention your diet too - so you don't get diagnosed with something weird when you only should eat one more slice of bread at lunch, or occasionally take some fruit.

I've experienced the low blood sugar spots myself a few times... and often when I was so engaged in something (mostly work or gaming) that I kinda forgot to eat or drink enough.
It's nothing that some fruit, a decent lunch or even some soft drink can't help. It went away within (approx.) 30 minutes. Obviously, there is no instant remedy - it takes a little while before your blood sugar is up again... but fruit sugars seem to be the quickest in my limited experience.

[AJS]

see an optometrist and neurologist if necessary. Color flashes can be a sign of tumor

[rktpro]

AJS, on 11 March 2012 - 02:47 AM, said:

Color flashes can be a sign of tumor

agreed

This post has been edited by rktpro: 11 March 2012 - 01:26 PM