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I am seeing thousands of tiny sparks across my field of vision. what could cause that?

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See below: It could be a retinal tear or detachment, an ocular migraine, a vitreous detachment, among other things. You must see an ophthalmologist. Preferably a retina specialist, right away.

Dr Achong agreed

Answered 11/10/2012

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