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Sometimes see black dots or shadows out the corner of my eye, but it's only sometimes. it doesn't happen every day. ?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Floaters: You may have floaters in your eyes. See an eye physician and have a full exam (slit lamp) they can check for floaters.

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Answered 11/10/2014

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A member asked:

Sometimes see black dots or shadows out the corner of my eye, but it's only sometimes. it doesn't happen every day. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Dr Harper agreed

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