Images being stuck on retina for longer than usual

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Everyone has gotten that weird negative effect that you see when you close your eyes after having stared at or somewhere near a bright light. However as I understand, the after image should disappear quickly, what could cause an image to be stuck for what feels like longer than usual? Say a random house light for about 2 minutes or so. Is this normal?

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    Hi I have had 2 pvd in both eyes and I am diabetic..had a eye check apart from floaters all seemed ok...but just recently when I look through one closed eye I see a lilac little cloud but can't see it through both eyes vision ok...I am short sighted as well... hate it and it worries me.🙄

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    ive been experiencing this too, along with significantly increased floaters. i had a head injury about 8 months ago. been checked by 2 ophthalmologists recently and they both said i have no signs of PVD or retinitis. also having horrible anxiety about it. let me know if you find anything out. youre not alone

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