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Opth said floaters caused by aging but patient concerned neck injury to blame. can opth tell floaters cause by exam? dr. didn't ask about injuries.
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You won't ever know: For sure what causes the floaters. Best to move forward. Be on the lookout for increased floaters, flashes or curtain blocking any part of the vision.
Answered 10/9/2013
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