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I saw my eye dr yesterday for large sudden onset floaters. no retinal tear or detachment.. today i am having light flashes....should i be seen again?
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Floaters / Flashing: An acute onset of floaters / flashing is usually from a vitreous detachment, esp. Between ages 50 - 70. With a normal retinal exam, the floaters come from debris pulled away from the optic nerve, and flashing from the gradual pulling away of the vitreous from the retina. This process continues for days - weeks until it has completed. Nevertheless, i would contact your doctor about being rechecked.
Answered 12/23/2012
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Depends: If the flashes are new, then you should see your eye doctor again. This could signal a retinal tear, break, or detachment.
Answered 12/23/2012
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YES!: New or worse symptoms require another dilated retinal exam to make sure you do not have a retinal tear or detachment. Call now!
Answered 12/26/2012
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