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Can people with floaters (eye disease) go blind one day?
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The results of : Floaters rarely but can potentially cause the vision to diminish. Mainly because of a retinal detachment or macular hole. If caught early these may be surgically treat good results. It is important to have you eyes checked yearly for this reason.
Answered 12/28/2013
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