A 21-year-old male asked:

I have gas bubbles in my eye for 4 weeks now, and i still cannot see, can you tell me what can cause this? will i be ok ?

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Dr. Arthur Helleranswered

Gastroenterology 45 years experience

What does eye MD say: You have symptoms and your vision is not right for 4 weeks? Go to an eye doctor as soon as you can.

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