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What does it mean if light appears brighter in my peripheral vision?
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Many things: This could be traction on the retina from a vitreous detachment with traction, atypical migraine symptoms and in rare cases flashes associated with abnormal proteins in the blood. Got your eyemd for an exam.
Answered 11/22/2016
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