BACKGROUND
Photopsia is a relatively common symptom reported by patients in primary eye care settings. Although there are many possible etiologies, photopsia (light flashes) is usually associated with one of the following: (1) posterior vitreous detachment, (2) migraine with aura, (3) migraine aura
OBJECTIVE
To assess the character and cause of photopsias in vitreoretinal patients.
METHODS
Cross-sectional study.
METHODS
A total of 169 consecutive patients (217 eyes) with vitreoretinal disease presenting with a history of photopsias.
METHODS
A total of 217 eyes with photopsias in 169 patients
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