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When i wake up i see swirling or flickering in vision lasting a few seconds then fading out ?
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Tricky: not neccessarily abnormal. But the same during the day can indicate glaucoma, retina problems, or migraine. The serious stuff is testable with a routine eye exam that includes looking at retina n measuring pressures.
Answered 4/13/2016
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