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I have epirentinal membrane yesterday bent down i got up and as flashing light/snow globe effect in eye everywhere, keeps coming back hourly? advise?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Get to an eye doctor: ASAP. THis sounds like retinal detachment and you need prompt treatment. Good luck.

Answered 11/29/2016

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