inÂ·diÂ·caÂ·tion. The basis or rationale for using a particular treatment or diagnostic test; may be furnished by a knowledge of the cause (causal indication), by the symptoms present (symptomatic indication), or by the nature of the disease (specific indication). [L. fr. in-dico, pp.
This happens after a bright flash or by looking at a bright light by mistake. This has never happened until about a year ago. Update: The light is not like the blurred light you see after looking at a bright light. It is a semi-circular jagged line to the right which caused a loss of vision where it exists. It gradually expands and drifts to the right periphery disappearing after about 15 minutes. Update 2: Thanks - I don't know who is giving the thumbs down as all the answers are helpful!
The vitreous sometimes pulls on the retina. This may cause you to see flashing lights or lightning streaks, even though there aren't any such lights present. This is the same thing that occurs when you get hit in the eye and see stars or when you rub your eye.