I PANICKED.

picture is mine.
@Kandae11 (55131)
June 5, 2017 12:03pm CST
I was pushing quite hard during the weekend trying to complete an order for a shipment of dolls to my overseas market. Therefore I haven't been here much, but Sunday night when I checked in, - after an hour or so, I saw flashing lights at the corner of my eye. I panicked, shut of the computer and went to bed. Have you ever experienced anything like that? - and could eye strain be the cause, or something more serious? I haven't checked my eyes in years , and I do use them a lot - drawing , painting, handmade dolls, writing , reading when I get the chance - and of course Mylot. Pictured above is one of the dolls I worked on this weekend.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Jun 17
Your doll is beautiful! That being said, you better get yourself to an eye doctor. There are things within the eye that you shouldn't ignore.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Jun 17
@Kandae11 So sorry, but only you are responsible for your health. My eye doctor told me to call him immediately if I ever experienced any sudden change or noticed anything unusual happening to my eyes. Even floaters.
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@Kandae11 (55131)
6 Jun 17
@DianneN No problem - that is the wisest thing to do.
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@Kandae11 (55131)
5 Jun 17
I really didn't want to hear that. - but I haven't gone to a doctor in quite awhile - so I really should.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
5 Jun 17
Your doll is exquisite!
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@Kandae11 (55131)
5 Jun 17
Thanks - except for the clothes and the body forms for which I use a sewing machine - everything else is done by hand.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
5 Jun 17
@Kandae11 It is absolutly beautiful! I hope you are paid well.
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@Kandae11 (55131)
5 Jun 17
@marguicha I get a better price in my overseas market. Here when I sell to the tourist shops they want a certain price so they can put a big mark up.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
6 Jun 17
I think you were just already tired. Sometimes, we should try to rest ourselves most especially our eyes. To rest the eyes, we should gaze at the green plants. After a while, your eyes will be refreshed.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
@Kandae11 Thank you.
@Kandae11 (55131)
6 Jun 17
Good advice.
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• United States
5 Jun 17
I got that once but I assumed it was the medicine, but then I was not on the medicine and got it again. I have no idea what it is to tell you the truth. It was sort of scary though and I also panicked. However I have not had it now in a while.
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• United States
5 Jun 17
@Kandae11 Yes it is quite frightening I understand.
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@Kandae11 (55131)
5 Jun 17
So far, I haven't experienced it again, but I'll be sure to rest my eyes at intervals.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
6 Jun 17
You do beautiful work. You should have your eyes checked once every year. Take care of your eyes.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
7 Jun 17
@Kandae11 Then you must make an appointment as soon as possible.
@Kandae11 (55131)
6 Jun 17
I haven't had mine checked in 12 years.
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
7 Jun 17
Oh, you should visit an ophthalmologist and the doll is really beautiful wow
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@Kandae11 (55131)
7 Jun 17
Yes I will be visiting one soon.
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
13 Jun 17
@Kandae11 did you go?
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
6 Jun 17
Very cute and colorful doll! Never heard of these kind of flashing lights? Hope it does not happen again.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
6 Jun 17
@Kandae11 Did it just happen once or more than once?
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@Kandae11 (55131)
6 Jun 17
I hope so too.
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
5 Jun 17
I never saw flashing lights but when my eyes are strained i start getting little whitish spots under my eyelash. You need to relax your eyes. Have you experienced this again
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
6 Jun 17
@Kandae11 Well if it has not bothered you again then it is a good sign
@Kandae11 (55131)
5 Jun 17
I am hoping it is just eye strain - because I really overdid it this weekend. After a good night's sleep, so far it hasn't bothered me again.
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• United States
5 Jun 17
The doll is really pretty I hope your eyes are well rested. Sometimes I get blurry eyes from looking at the screen to long so it's best to blink in between and rest our eyes.
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• United States
5 Jun 17
@Kandae11 I hope you feel better. I also wash my eyes with baby shampoo, makes my eyes feel clear :) IT was recommended by my dads eye surgeon.
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@Kandae11 (55131)
5 Jun 17
Thanks, I'll try to do that. I got this awful feeling wondering if my eyes were about to give out.
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• Austin, Texas
6 Jun 17
Can't imagine what the flashing lights could be. I thought you meant there was a police care or ambulance and you could see the lights flickering through a window in your house or something. Nice doll.
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• Austin, Texas
6 Jun 17
@Kandae11 - Oh! In that case you should have panicked. Hope everything is alright. I need my eyes examined as well. Although I'm not seeing flickering lights. Things are just blurring for me. It's the reason I don't sew any more. When I was in high school, I use to sew for my friends and earn extra money that way. Can't do it any more. I'm thankful to God I can still type a little bit, so I can at least write and earn money. Tell me more about your dolls. You said "overseas". What are your target markets? Are they available for purchase in the US?
@Kandae11 (55131)
6 Jun 17
These came from my eyes.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
5 Jun 17
@Kandae11, That doll is so pretty, love the beads in her hair. When I have been reading or on my phone or pc too long, I get this bright white kaleidoscope, where if I look at someone, I can't see their nose or chin. Once I rest my eyes it goes away. I hope your eyes are rested now.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
5 Jun 17
@Kandae11, Yes, try to rest your eyes and I hope you don't see those flashing lights again.
@Kandae11 (55131)
5 Jun 17
I know I overdid things this weekend, I'll slow down a bit.. Thanks.
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Jun 17
I've never experienced that, but it does sound like you overworked your eyes. Beautiful doll.
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Jun 17
@Kandae11 Probably best.
@Kandae11 (55131)
6 Jun 17
Thanks. I should slow down a bit.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
5 Jun 17
The doll is adorable. It would be a good idea to get your eyes checked every few years or so, just to be safe.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
6 Jun 17
@Kandae11 As I am diabetic, if I don't do it my doctor starts fussing.
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@Kandae11 (55131)
5 Jun 17
Thanks. I know I should, but I keep putting it off.
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@BabyRai1 (891)
• Nairobi, Kenya
5 Jun 17
Your doll is pretty cool.I think you strained them too much as you were pushing for the shipment. A little rest for the eyes will do
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@Kandae11 (55131)
5 Jun 17
That was probably a warning that I should slow down a bit.
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@BabyRai1 (891)
• Nairobi, Kenya
5 Jun 17
@Kandae11 I think it was.take care of yourself always
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
6 Jun 17
When I see the flashing lights then I know a migraine is coming on! Not a good thing. Good luck on getting those orders out. I have one I'm working on that doesn't need to be delivered until Thanksgiving but if I don't start devoting more time to it, it won't be done by then.
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@Kandae11 (55131)
7 Jun 17
You have some time yet, but it is good to do a little at a time instead of one big rush.
@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
6 Jun 17
May be your eyes were only tired, but I would suggest you to go to see an eye doctor, especially if it's a long time you do not consult one.
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@Kandae11 (55131)
6 Jun 17
I know I should go.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50604)
• United States
7 Jun 17
She's such a pretty doll.
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@Kandae11 (55131)
7 Jun 17
Thank you.
@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
6 Jun 17
go get your eyes checked to be sure, the doll looks great
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@Kandae11 (55131)
6 Jun 17
Thanks, I will, definitely.
@shivamani10 (11035)
• Hyderabad, India
6 Jun 17
One should a check up of eyes at least once in 6 months. At least it is necessary to clean them using some eye drops
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@Kandae11 (55131)
6 Jun 17
I haven't checked them in twelve years, maybe this is a warning.
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
6 Jun 17
I like the doll very much. Yes those flashes of light do come at times ...You rest up your eyes
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@Kandae11 (55131)
6 Jun 17
Thank you.
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