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Could straining your eyes to focus cause vitreous floaters?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: Floaters have many possible causes and new ones should prompt you to call an ophthalmologist for an appointment.

Answered 1/15/2014

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