MacBook Air Screen blinks

Hi,
The screen of my MacBook Air is blinking constantly, it is 10.8.5, all updated. I downloaded the airflash storage updated 1.1 but I was not able to install it.
Any idea about what I can do ?
Thanks
Marie

Entire screen blinking? 
GPU fault from blinking , logic board hardware,......monitor and cable issues dont manifest in blinking
Contact Apple for appt. for diagnostic / repair of logic board/ replacement.

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