Should I be worried about prolonged patches of red-green hues in my vision after looking at bright lights prior?

Doctor's Answer

Seeing after images is a common physiological phenomenon when looking at a bright light source. This occurs due to bleaching of the cones in the eye.

Normal cones in the retina regain their normal sensitivity within a period of 5 to 10 seconds. If you think your after-images are unusually long then you should consider a comprehensive assessment by your Ophthalmologist.

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