Flashes and Shadows in a Middle-Aged Woman
retinal vascular
Patient Demographics
Age: 46 years
Gender: Female
Occupation: Marketing Manager
History of Presenting Complaint
Multiple episodes of transient flashes of light in the right eye over the past 3 months, each lasting 10-15 seconds. Episodes are followed by temporary dark spots in the central vision that resolve after 20-30 minutes. No headache, nausea, or neurological symptoms accompanying the visual disturbances.
Past Medical History
- Recent episodes of shortness of breath on exertion
- Palpitations noted over the past 6 months
- No previous eye problems
- No family history of cardiac disease