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I have small circle appearing bottom of left eye when blink quick, after sleep, or after light glare. disappears, seems not ret tear/detach, so what?

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Dr. Alan Jackson answered

Vitreous floater: The os a change in the fluid in the back part of the eye and is a normal thing. If you see flashing lights then can mean some retina problem.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/8/2018

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A member asked:

I have small circle appearing bottom of left eye when blink quick, after sleep, or after light glare. disappears, seems not ret tear/detach, so what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Jackson answered

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

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