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A member asked:

Suddenly developed bad night glares and starbursts.no refractive error, checked cornea & everything-nothing wrong, have vitreous degen.cause for glare?

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At 29 years old: The main cause of glare is dryness. Very uncommon to have vitreous cause glare or cataracts for that matter.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 11/11/2013

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