seeing "fireflies"/flashes of light?

BradleyWalker

Has anyone experienced this? It's happened to me several times.  It's almost like fireworks in my eyes or fireflies flying towards me.

I experienced it again today and had a fellow nurse check my BP right away, it was fine.

Going to the doc tomorrow and will mention it.

(FWIW, I do get ocular migraines and it's not the same type of flashes.)

stankygroove

I get those when my blood sugar is low so you may want to inquire about that too when you go to the doctor tomorrow.

Luckie519

yes!!!  it doesn't accompany a headache or me getting up too fast, I just kind of ignored it. 

kerrirene714

Wow. This happened to me last night, but I just assumed I was tired. I'm curious to see what else people say...

sourpatchkids

I get that a lot. It looks like sparks or something? I brought it up to my doctor a while back and she said that it wasn't anything to worry about...so I'm not. GL!

Amy&Rich

I get them.. I usually have a big glass of water and they go away.  I would mention it to you doctor just to be safe.  But for now sit down put your feet up and have some orange juice and a big glass of water.

JMama10

yes! glad to know i'm not the only one.

crows1920

i've been getting them randomly as well! so weird! i was somewhat nervous but my bp has always been fine so i didn't know what else to attribute it to. 

mll1983

Dehydration for me.

Luv2teach719

I always get them-pregnant or not!  I just ignore them.  But, I'm used to them-I have no idea what they are from!

adnesekfi1

same here although mine are more like floating spots, and they don't seem to effect me at all so i have been ignoring them.... ill be checking this thread to see what ppl say ;-)

kagjag

I get them as well.  Seems to be random the when and where and with different activities.  Haven't linked them to dehydration or anything yet.  I have just been ignoring them.

bare1543

It can actually be cause by a few different things. Ocular migraines, a sudden drop in bp or drop in blood sugar levels, quick movements, straining or dehydration. I work in an optometrists office and they are normal in pregnancy and are nothing to worry about as long as it doesn't stay consistent for more than 20 minutes. I get them and ocular migraines all the time.