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How do we figure out shower of floaters in the field of vision (for sign of rd)? do they cover central vision or peripheral & any specific shape?
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Light flashes: If they floaters are accompanied by light flashes then see a retinal specialist right away for possible rd.
Answered 11/28/2013
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