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I'm seeing black dots floating around, is something wrong?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

See an eye doctor: This starts to occur at a certain age in many people where they see "floaters". Depending on degree your eye doc will have possible solutions for you.

Answered 8/27/2013

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A member asked:

I'm seeing black dots floating around, is something wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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