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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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Possible Floaters: Floaters are alway a sign of possible retinal tear or detachment and must be evaluated by an Opthalamologist immediately
Answered 6/20/2014
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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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If u have retina tear/detachment will u see the curtain or black spots like wherever or in which light u see?I only see floaters no other symptoms had
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