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A 46-year-old male asked:

Are lots of black floaters a sign you are going blind, why can i mostly see them only in my left eye? been seeing them for a year now.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
See ophthalmologist: The floaters are not a sign of imminent blindness, but might represent a vitreous detachment. Best to uncover what is occurring and treat as necessary. An ophthalmology examination is a good starting point.
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