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Using laptop for hours when i looked around, there is a single flash on the side of my vision left eye. head is lil tight. few floaters. is this bad?

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Dr. Alan Jackson answered

Could be....: You need to have an eye exam to verify what is happening with your eyes.

Dr Archer agreed

Answered 10/22/2014

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A member asked:

Using laptop for hours when i looked around, there is a single flash on the side of my vision left eye. head is lil tight. few floaters. is this bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Jackson answered

Dr Archer agreed

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