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I just started seeing spots all of a sudden. what could cause this?

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Dr. Charles Davant answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

More info needed: Could be a lot of things. If they shimmer, move around and you get a headache might be migraine. If it's just one eye go get checked now particularly if the spots seem to flash. If it reminds you of a bug flying around could be a harmless "floater." i'm assuming these are spots before your eyes and not spots like a rash.

Answered 10/3/2016

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