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Is it normal that my son says he sees things at the corner of his eyes that are black/dark or like a shadow but when he looks, nothing's there?normal?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

No: Have him se a pediatric ophthalmologist immediately. You don't live far from NYC. Go to either Eye Institute at Columbia or at Cornell, both world renowned places.

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Answered 10/19/2015

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A member asked:

Is it normal that my son says he sees things at the corner of his eyes that are black/dark or like a shadow but when he looks, nothing's there?normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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