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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.
Answered 11/11/2013
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