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How hard of a hit to head does it take for detached retina? i hit head on brow bone few wks ago, but didn't seem severe, now flicker of light, scared!

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pretty hard.: But if a diabetic it certainly can occur spontaneously. New flckers of light or new changes in vision would require an exam by an opthalmologist.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 1/12/2021

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