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Is this optical migraine? flashing zig-zag @periphery of vision. printed words distorted/stretched at periphery, like they're moving & fading in/out.
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Sounds that way!: But make sure to see your eye specialist first to verify. You may need further work up.
Answered 4/24/2019
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