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I see the blood vessels in my left eye when i blink or shift my eye in daylight. i think it's my purkinje tree, is that nml, its bothersome. ?

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Dr. Bert Bowden answered

You got it: This is a very normal phenomenon described many years ago. Take a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entoptic_phenomenon for other things you might be seeing or can see. You don't need to worry as I bet this describes it well.

Answered 11/5/2020

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A member asked:

I see the blood vessels in my left eye when i blink or shift my eye in daylight. i think it's my purkinje tree, is that nml, its bothersome. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bert Bowden answered

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