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I had a temporarily loss of central vision. should i go to the doctor?
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Yes: This is called amaurosis fugax and can signify serious vascular changes. It may as benign as an ocular migraine but may be as serious as carotid stenosis or arteritis. If you are more than 55 years old go see your ophthalmologist today.
Answered 10/6/2011
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