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Please tell me can expousure to very bright light for 25 minslead to retinal detachment or vitreous detachment?
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No: Bright light can be annoying. It can if focused cause focal damage to the retina. But it will not cause retinal or vitreous detachments.
Answered 5/31/2014
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