A flashing sensation in the corner of the eye when the eye turns is usually due to posterior vitreous detachment, retinal detachment and other causes.
The flashing sensation in the corner of the eye when the eye turns is mostly due to the abnormal sensation caused by the retina being stimulated, which is commonly seen in patients with posterior vitreous detachment. Mostly because of the liquefaction of the vitreous body appeared incomplete detachment, in the eye rotation, the vitreous body and retina relative movement, pulling the retina to form an abnormal stimulation, the patient will appear in the eye flash feeling.
A small number of patients are caused by retinal detachment. After retinal detachment, the area of the retina that has been torn to form a fissure creates an obvious and abnormal stimulus, which results in the patient experiencing flashes of light in the eyes, which are usually more frequent.
Patients who experience frequent flashes of light in their eyes are advised to seek prompt medical attention to evaluate their condition and to seek timely hospital care.