Photopsia

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Photopsia Classification and external resources

WikiDoc Resources for Photopsia
Articles
Most recent articles on Photopsia Most cited articles on Photopsia Review articles on Photopsia Articles on Photopsia in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media
Powerpoint slides on Photopsia Images of Photopsia Photos of Photopsia Podcasts & MP3s on Photopsia Videos on Photopsia
Evidence Based Medicine
Cochrane Collaboration on Photopsia Bandolier on Photopsia TRIP on Photopsia
Clinical Trials
Ongoing Trials on Photopsia at Clinical Trials.gov Trial results on Photopsia Clinical Trials on Photopsia at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Govt
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Photopsia NICE Guidance on Photopsia NHS PRODIGY Guidance FDA on Photopsia CDC on Photopsia
Books
Books on Photopsia
News
Photopsia in the news Be alerted to news on Photopsia News trends on Photopsia
Commentary
Blogs on Photopsia
Definitions
Definitions of Photopsia
Patient Resources / Community
Patient resources on Photopsia Discussion groups on Photopsia Patient Handouts on Photopsia Directions to Hospitals Treating Photopsia Risk calculators and risk factors for Photopsia
Healthcare Provider Resources
Symptoms of Photopsia Causes & Risk Factors for Photopsia Diagnostic studies for Photopsia Treatment of Photopsia
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
CME Programs on Photopsia
International
Photopsia en Espanol Photopsia en Francais
Businness
Photopsia in the Marketplace Patents on Photopsia
Experimental / Informatics
List of terms related to Photopsia

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Photopsia is the presence of perceived flashes of light. It is most commonly associated with posterior vitreous detachment, migraine with aura, migraine aura without headache and retinal break or retinal detachment.

See also

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References

• Amos JF (1999). "Differential diagnosis of common etiologies of photopsia". J Am Optom Assoc 70 (8): 485-504. PMID 10506812.

v • d • e Symptoms and signs (R00-R69, 780-789)
Circulatory and respiratory systems	Tachycardia - Bradycardia - Palpitation - Heart murmur - Nosebleed - Hemoptysis - Cough - abnormalities of breathing (Dyspnea, Orthopnoea, Stridor, Wheeze, Cheyne-Stokes respiration, Hyperventilation, Mouth breathing, Hiccup, Bradypnea, Hypoventilation) - Chest pain - Asphyxia - Pleurisy - Respiratory arrest - Sputum - Bruit
Digestive system and abdomen	Abdominal pain - Acute abdomen - Nausea - Vomiting - Heartburn - Dysphagia - Flatulence - Burping - Fecal incontinence - Encopresis - Hepatomegaly - Splenomegaly - Hepatosplenomegaly - Jaundice - Ascites - Fecal occult blood - Halitosis
Skin and subcutaneous tissue	disturbances of skin sensation (Hypoesthesia, Paresthesia, Hyperesthesia) - Rash - Cyanosis - Pallor - Flushing - Petechia - Desquamation - Induration
Nervous and musculoskeletal systems	abnormal involuntary movements (Tremor, Spasm, Fasciculation, Athetosis) - Gait abnormality - lack of coordination (Ataxia, Dysmetria, Dysdiadochokinesia, Hypotonia) - Tetany - Meningism - Hyperreflexia
Urinary system	Dysuria - Vesical tenesmus - Urinary incontinence - Urinary retention - Oliguria - Polyuria - Nocturia
Cognition, perception, emotional state and behaviour	Anxiety - Somnolence - Coma - Amnesia (Anterograde amnesia, Retrograde amnesia) - Dizziness/Vertigo - smell and taste (Anosmia, Ageusia, Parosmia, Parageusia)
Speech and voice	speech disturbances (Dysphasia, Aphasia, Dysarthria) - symbolic dysfunctions (Dyslexia, Alexia, Agnosia, Apraxia, Acalculia, Agraphia) - voice disturbances (Dysphonia, Aphonia)
General symptoms and signs	Fever (Hyperpyrexia) - Headache - Chronic pain - Malaise - Fatigue - Fainting (Vasovagal syncope) - Febrile seizure - Shock (Cardiogenic shock) - Lymphadenopathy - Edema (Peripheral edema, Anasarca) - Hyperhidrosis (Sleep hyperhidrosis) - Delayed milestone - Failure to thrive - food and fluid intake (Anorexia, Polydipsia, Polyphagia) - Cachexia - Xerostomia - Clubbing

v • d • e WikiDoc Research Resources for Photopsia
Articles on Photopsia	Most recent articles on Photopsia • Most cited articles on Photopsia • Review articles on Photopsia • Articles on Photopsia in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Photopsia	Powerpoint slides on Photopsia • Images of Photopsia • Photos of Photopsia • Podcasts & MP3s on Photopsia • Videos on Photopsia
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Photopsia	Cochrane Collaboration on Photopsia • Bandolier on Photopsia • TRIP on Photopsia
Cost Effectiveness of Photopsia	Cost Effectiveness of Photopsia
Clinical Trials Involving Photopsia	Ongoing Trials on Photopsia at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Photopsia • Clinical Trials on Photopsia at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Photopsia	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Photopsia • NICE Guidance on Photopsia • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Photopsia • CDC on Photopsia
Textbook Information on Photopsia	Books and Textbook Information on Photopsia
Pharmacology Resources on Photopsia	Dosing of Photopsia • Drug interactions with Photopsia • Side effects of Photopsia • Allergic reactions to Photopsia • Overdose information on Photopsia • Carcinogenicity information on Photopsia • Photopsia in pregnancy • Pharmacokinetics of Photopsia •
Genetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Proteinomics of Photopsia	Genetics of Photopsia • Pharmacogenomics of Photopsia • Proteomics of Photopsia
Newstories on Photopsia	Photopsia in the news • Be alerted to news on Photopsia • News trends on Photopsia
Commentary on Photopsia	Blogs on Photopsia
Patient Resources on Photopsia	Patient resources on Photopsia • Discussion groups on Photopsia • Patient Handouts on Photopsia • Directions to Hospitals Treating Photopsia • Risk calculators and risk factors for Photopsia
Healthcare Provider Resources on Photopsia	Symptoms of Photopsia • Causes & Risk Factors for Photopsia • Diagnostic studies for Photopsia • Treatment of Photopsia
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Photopsia	CME Programs on Photopsia
International Resources on Photopsia	Photopsia en Espanol • Photopsia en Francais
Business Resources on Photopsia	Photopsia in the Marketplace • Patents on Photopsia
Informatics Resources on Photopsia	List of terms related to Photopsia

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