Is it normal to see a small black dot flash in the corner of my eye?

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Please help! What does it mean when I see a small back dot flash in the corner of my eye of about a second or less?? It only happens when staring a computer screen for long periods e.g. when making vector graphics.

I don't have vision problems as far as I know. The last time something like this happened was when one eye was blurred for a day or two after a whole day of screens and reading. (This is a different eye this time)

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  • KingRabbit
    10 years ago

    Get your finger out of it.

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  • doggie345
    10 years ago

    Cataract. Go see your optometrist.

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    • Astrozombie138
      10 years ago

      I second this. Best advice here.

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  • imadragon
    10 years ago

    It could be a very small scratch on the eye that you only see when you as had your eyes on something very bright. My friend has this.

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  • randypete
    10 years ago

    they are called floaters don't worry

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  • RoseIsabella
    10 years ago

    See an Ophthalmologist.

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  • Avant-Garde
    10 years ago

    It could a seizure or that you have some sort of issue with your eye or you could be spending too much time on the computer and your eyes need to rest. I think it would be best for you to see an eye doctor.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    10 years ago

    Maybe see an eye specialist.

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    • Jimbobasaur
      10 years ago

      Not sure yet. I think it's probably linked to eye strain.

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      • Terence_the_viking
        10 years ago

        They'll be able to tell you either way.

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