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When i squint my eyes really hard looking at light, i see a small black stationary spot, along with floaters,could the spot be retinal tear?

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Dr. E. rawson Griffin iii answered

Possible Floaters: Floaters are alway a sign of possible retinal tear or detachment and must be evaluated by an Opthalamologist immediately

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/20/2014

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Dr. Todd Goldblum answered

Specializes in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Might be: Any significant change in vision needs to be evaluated by an ophthalmologist. Floaters and seeing "spots" may indicate a retinal tear.

Answered 6/16/2014

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A member asked:

When i squint my eyes really hard looking at light, i see a small black stationary spot, along with floaters,could the spot be retinal tear?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. E. rawson Griffin iii answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Dr. Todd Goldblum answered

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