There are four types of hypersensitivity reaction, classified according to the way in which the ALLERGEN or ANTIGEN activates the reaction. The classic allergic reaction is the type I hypersensitivity reaction, with exposure to an external substance (the allergen) initiating the IMMUNE RESPONSE.
Flickering lights in vision, Headache and Sudden flash of lights. WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms flickering lights in vision, headache and sudden flash of lights including Migraine headache (adult), Tension headache, and Ocular migraine.
Flashes of light that appear as jagged lines or heat waves in both eyes, often lasting 10-20 minutes, are different. They are usually caused by migraine, a spasm of blood vessels in the brain.